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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.26, 964.99 and 210.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.26, 964.99 and 210.32 is: 315.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.26 : 964.99 = 210.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.26/964.99 = 210.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.26x = 964.99 × 210.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.26x = 202,951.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,951.87/643.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.51

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