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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.62, 965.63 and 204.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.62, 965.63 and 204.94 is: 307.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.62 : 965.63 = 204.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.62/965.63 = 204.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.62x = 965.63 × 204.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.62x = 197,896.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,896.21/643.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.47

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