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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.92, 967.50 and 212.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.92, 967.50 and 212.08 is: 318.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.92 : 967.50 = 212.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.92/967.50 = 212.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.92x = 967.50 × 212.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.92x = 205,187.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,187.40/644.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.16

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