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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.01, 965.12 and 467.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.01, 965.12 and 467.44 is: 701.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.01 : 965.12 = 467.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.01/965.12 = 467.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.01x = 965.12 × 467.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.01x = 451,135.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,135.69/643.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.60

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