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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.14, 964.68 and 204.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.14, 964.68 and 204.38 is: 306.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.14 : 964.68 = 204.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.14/964.68 = 204.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.14x = 964.68 × 204.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.14x = 197,161.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,161.30/643.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.56

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