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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.55, 965.52 and 210.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.55, 965.52 and 210.70 is: 316.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.55 : 965.52 = 210.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.55/965.52 = 210.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.55x = 965.52 × 210.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.55x = 203,436.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,436.27/643.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.12

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