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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.50, 965.36 and 210.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.50, 965.36 and 210.63 is: 315.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.50 : 965.36 = 210.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.50/965.36 = 210.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.50x = 965.36 × 210.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.50x = 203,327.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,327.90/643.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.97

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