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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.78, 964.29 and 209.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.78, 964.29 and 209.82 is: 314.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.78 : 964.29 = 209.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.78/964.29 = 209.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.78x = 964.29 × 209.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.78x = 202,327.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,327.33/642.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.77

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