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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.44, 963.70 and 209.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.44, 963.70 and 209.88 is: 314.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.44 : 963.70 = 209.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.44/963.70 = 209.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.44x = 963.70 × 209.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.44x = 202,261.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,261.36/642.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.83

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