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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.13, 963.45 and 209.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.13, 963.45 and 209.29 is: 314.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.13 : 963.45 = 209.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.13/963.45 = 209.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.13x = 963.45 × 209.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.13x = 201,640.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,640.45/642.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.02

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