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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.88, 965.93 and 210.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.88, 965.93 and 210.94 is: 316.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.88 : 965.93 = 210.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.88/965.93 = 210.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.88x = 965.93 × 210.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.88x = 203,749.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,749.80/643.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.44

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