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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.05, 962.82 and 468.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.05, 962.82 and 468.81 is: 701.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.05 : 962.82 = 468.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.05/962.82 = 468.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.05x = 962.82 × 468.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.05x = 451,379.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,379.64/643.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.94

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