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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.04, 962.40 and 450.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.04, 962.40 and 450.08 is: 673.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.04 : 962.40 = 450.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.04/962.40 = 450.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.04x = 962.40 × 450.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.04x = 433,156.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,156.99/643.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.61

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