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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.02, 964.55 and 210.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.02, 964.55 and 210.21 is: 315.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.02 : 964.55 = 210.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.02/964.55 = 210.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.02x = 964.55 × 210.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.02x = 202,757.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,757.00/643.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.32

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