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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.51, 963.81 and 209.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.51, 963.81 and 209.64 is: 314.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.51 : 963.81 = 209.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.51/963.81 = 209.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.51x = 963.81 × 209.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.51x = 202,053.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,053.13/642.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.47

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