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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.34, 964.98 and 210.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.34, 964.98 and 210.50 is: 315.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.34 : 964.98 = 210.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.34/964.98 = 210.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.34x = 964.98 × 210.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.34x = 203,128.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,128.29/643.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.74

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