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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.27, 965.04 and 210.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.27, 965.04 and 210.46 is: 315.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.27 : 965.04 = 210.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.27/965.04 = 210.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.27x = 965.04 × 210.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.27x = 203,102.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,102.32/643.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.73

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