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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.18, 964.83 and 210.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.18, 964.83 and 210.38 is: 315.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.18 : 964.83 = 210.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.18/964.83 = 210.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.18x = 964.83 × 210.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.18x = 202,980.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,980.94/643.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.59

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