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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.08, 964.62 and 356.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.08, 964.62 and 356.34 is: 534.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.08 : 964.62 = 356.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.08/964.62 = 356.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.08x = 964.62 × 356.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.08x = 343,732.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,732.69/643.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.51

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