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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.52, 963.80 and 209.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.52, 963.80 and 209.71 is: 314.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.52 : 963.80 = 209.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.52/963.80 = 209.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.52x = 963.80 × 209.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.52x = 202,118.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,118.50/642.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.57

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