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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.52, 963.96 and 209.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.52, 963.96 and 209.68 is: 314.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.52 : 963.96 = 209.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.52/963.96 = 209.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.52x = 963.96 × 209.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.52x = 202,119.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,119.94/642.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.57

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