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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.83, 965.82 and 205.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.83, 965.82 and 205.08 is: 307.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.83 : 965.82 = 205.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.83/965.82 = 205.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.83x = 965.82 × 205.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.83x = 198,070.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,070.37/643.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.64

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