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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.77, 965.43 and 210.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.77, 965.43 and 210.82 is: 316.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.77 : 965.43 = 210.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.77/965.43 = 210.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.77x = 965.43 × 210.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.77x = 203,531.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,531.95/643.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.16

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