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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.29, 964.86 and 210.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.29, 964.86 and 210.45 is: 315.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.29 : 964.86 = 210.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.29/964.86 = 210.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.29x = 964.86 × 210.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.29x = 203,053.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,053.37/643.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.65

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