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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.52, 965.29 and 204.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.52, 965.29 and 204.77 is: 307.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.52 : 965.29 = 204.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.52/965.29 = 204.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.52x = 965.29 × 204.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.52x = 197,662.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,662.43/643.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.16

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