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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.08, 963.81 and 295.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.08, 963.81 and 295.91 is: 443.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.08 : 963.81 = 295.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.08/963.81 = 295.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.08x = 963.81 × 295.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.08x = 285,201.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,201.02/643.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.49

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