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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.96, 967.48 and 212.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.96, 967.48 and 212.12 is: 318.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.96 : 967.48 = 212.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.96/967.48 = 212.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.96x = 967.48 × 212.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.96x = 205,221.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,221.86/644.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.19

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