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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.38, 964.96 and 210.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.38, 964.96 and 210.54 is: 315.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.38 : 964.96 = 210.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.38/964.96 = 210.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.38x = 964.96 × 210.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.38x = 203,162.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,162.68/643.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.77

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