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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.94, 962.91 and 209.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.94, 962.91 and 209.13 is: 313.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.94 : 962.91 = 209.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.94/962.91 = 209.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.94x = 962.91 × 209.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.94x = 201,373.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,373.37/641.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.70

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