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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.03, 964.64 and 210.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.03, 964.64 and 210.09 is: 315.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.03 : 964.64 = 210.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.03/964.64 = 210.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.03x = 964.64 × 210.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.03x = 202,661.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,661.22/643.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.17

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