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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643, 966.33 and 383.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643, 966.33 and 383.07 is: 575.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643 : 966.33 = 383.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643/966.33 = 383.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643x = 966.33 × 383.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643x = 370,172.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,172.03/643
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.70

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