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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.03, 964.59 and 471.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.03, 964.59 and 471.82 is: 707.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.03 : 964.59 = 471.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.03/964.59 = 471.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.03x = 964.59 × 471.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.03x = 455,112.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,112.85/643.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.76

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