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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.04, 963.72 and 459.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.04, 963.72 and 459.44 is: 688.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.04 : 963.72 = 459.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.04/963.72 = 459.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.04x = 963.72 × 459.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.04x = 442,771.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,771.52/643.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.56

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