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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.63, 964.05 and 209.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.63, 964.05 and 209.69 is: 314.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.63 : 964.05 = 209.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.63/964.05 = 209.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.63x = 964.05 × 209.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.63x = 202,151.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,151.64/642.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.57

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