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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.47, 965.16 and 204.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.47, 965.16 and 204.71 is: 307.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.47 : 965.16 = 204.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.47/965.16 = 204.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.47x = 965.16 × 204.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.47x = 197,581.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,581.08/643.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.06

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