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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.74, 643.10 and 443.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.74, 643.10 and 443.87 is: 612.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.74 : 643.10 = 443.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.74/643.10 = 443.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.74x = 643.10 × 443.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.74x = 285,452.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,452.80/465.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.90

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