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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.64, 964.78 and 210.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.64, 964.78 and 210.68 is: 315.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.64 : 964.78 = 210.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.64/964.78 = 210.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.64x = 964.78 × 210.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.64x = 203,259.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,259.85/643.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.80

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