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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.41, 965.03 and 210.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.41, 965.03 and 210.57 is: 315.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.41 : 965.03 = 210.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.41/965.03 = 210.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.41x = 965.03 × 210.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.41x = 203,205.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,205.31/643.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.83

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