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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.02, 965.40 and 398.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.02, 965.40 and 398.80 is: 598.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.02 : 965.40 = 398.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.02/965.40 = 398.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.02x = 965.40 × 398.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.02x = 385,001.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,001.52/643.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.74

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