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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.43, 963.78 and 209.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.43, 963.78 and 209.89 is: 314.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.43 : 963.78 = 209.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.43/963.78 = 209.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.43x = 963.78 × 209.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.43x = 202,287.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,287.78/642.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.88

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