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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.98, 964.44 and 210.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.98, 964.44 and 210.12 is: 315.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.98 : 964.44 = 210.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.98/964.44 = 210.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.98x = 964.44 × 210.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.98x = 202,648.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,648.13/642.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.17

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