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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.62, 963.78 and 209.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.62, 963.78 and 209.87 is: 314.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.62 : 963.78 = 209.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.62/963.78 = 209.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.62x = 963.78 × 209.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.62x = 202,268.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,268.51/642.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.76

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