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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.58, 963.92 and 209.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.58, 963.92 and 209.78 is: 314.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.58 : 963.92 = 209.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.58/963.92 = 209.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.58x = 963.92 × 209.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.58x = 202,211.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,211.14/642.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.69

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