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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.05, 963.73 and 291.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.05, 963.73 and 291.39 is: 436.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.05 : 963.73 = 291.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.05/963.73 = 291.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.05x = 963.73 × 291.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.05x = 280,820.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,820.56/643.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.70

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