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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.80, 967 and 211.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.80, 967 and 211.72 is: 317.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.80 : 967 = 211.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.80/967 = 211.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.80x = 967 × 211.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.80x = 204,733.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,733.24/644.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.51

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