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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.10, 962.85 and 578.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.10, 962.85 and 578.30 is: 865.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.10 : 962.85 = 578.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.10/962.85 = 578.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.10x = 962.85 × 578.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.10x = 556,816.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,816.16/643.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.83

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