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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.01, 964.64 and 273.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.01, 964.64 and 273.05 is: 409.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.01 : 964.64 = 273.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.01/964.64 = 273.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.01x = 964.64 × 273.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.01x = 263,394.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,394.95/643.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.63

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