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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.68, 965.55 and 204.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.68, 965.55 and 204.98 is: 307.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.68 : 965.55 = 204.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.68/965.55 = 204.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.68x = 965.55 × 204.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.68x = 197,913.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,913.23/643.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.47

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