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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.44, 965.31 and 210.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.44, 965.31 and 210.57 is: 315.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.44 : 965.31 = 210.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.44/965.31 = 210.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.44x = 965.31 × 210.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.44x = 203,265.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,265.33/643.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.90

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