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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.10, 962.37 and 399.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.10, 962.37 and 399.74 is: 598.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.10 : 962.37 = 399.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.10/962.37 = 399.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.10x = 962.37 × 399.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.10x = 384,697.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,697.78/643.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.19

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