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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.24, 964.42 and 210.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.24, 964.42 and 210.52 is: 315.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.24 : 964.42 = 210.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.24/964.42 = 210.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.24x = 964.42 × 210.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.24x = 203,029.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,029.70/643.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.64

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