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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.04, 964.31 and 383.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.04, 964.31 and 383.09 is: 574.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.04 : 964.31 = 383.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.04/964.31 = 383.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.04x = 964.31 × 383.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.04x = 369,410.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,410.78/643.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.48

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