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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.94, 963.06 and 209.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.94, 963.06 and 209.16 is: 313.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.94 : 963.06 = 209.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.94/963.06 = 209.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.94x = 963.06 × 209.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.94x = 201,433.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,433.63/641.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.79

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