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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.04, 964.17 and 291.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.04, 964.17 and 291.50 is: 437.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.04 : 964.17 = 291.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.04/964.17 = 291.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.04x = 964.17 × 291.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.04x = 281,050.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,050.73/643.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.07

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