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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.05, 965.12 and 437.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.05, 965.12 and 437.31 is: 656.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.05 : 965.12 = 437.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.05/965.12 = 437.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.05x = 965.12 × 437.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.05x = 422,054.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,054.44/643.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.33

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