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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.43, 963.65 and 334.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.43, 963.65 and 334.43 is: 501.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.43 : 963.65 = 334.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.43/963.65 = 334.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.43x = 963.65 × 334.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.43x = 322,271.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,271.22/642.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.64

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