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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.76, 965.74 and 210.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.76, 965.74 and 210.82 is: 316.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.76 : 965.74 = 210.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.76/965.74 = 210.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.76x = 965.74 × 210.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.76x = 203,597.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,597.31/643.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.26

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