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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.88, 964.38 and 210.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.88, 964.38 and 210.03 is: 315.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.88 : 964.38 = 210.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.88/964.38 = 210.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.88x = 964.38 × 210.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.88x = 202,548.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,548.73/642.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.07

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