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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.02, 958.34 and 637.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.02, 958.34 and 637.65 is: 950.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.02 : 958.34 = 637.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.02/958.34 = 637.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.02x = 958.34 × 637.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.02x = 611,082.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,082.31/643.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.33

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