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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.84, 965.68 and 210.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.84, 965.68 and 210.96 is: 316.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.84 : 965.68 = 210.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.84/965.68 = 210.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.84x = 965.68 × 210.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.84x = 203,719.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,719.85/643.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.41

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