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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.80, 965.50 and 210.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.80, 965.50 and 210.72 is: 316.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.80 : 965.50 = 210.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.80/965.50 = 210.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.80x = 965.50 × 210.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.80x = 203,450.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,450.16/643.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.01

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