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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.02, 962.85 and 209.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.02, 962.85 and 209.48 is: 314.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.02 : 962.85 = 209.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.02/962.85 = 209.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.02x = 962.85 × 209.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.02x = 201,697.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,697.82/642.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.16

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