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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.29, 963.45 and 209.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.29, 963.45 and 209.39 is: 314.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.29 : 963.45 = 209.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.29/963.45 = 209.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.29x = 963.45 × 209.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.29x = 201,736.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,736.80/642.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.09

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