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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.89, 962.82 and 209.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.89, 962.82 and 209.14 is: 313.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.89 : 962.82 = 209.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.89/962.82 = 209.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.89x = 962.82 × 209.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.89x = 201,364.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,364.17/641.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.71

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