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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.10, 963.63 and 382.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.10, 963.63 and 382.49 is: 573.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.10 : 963.63 = 382.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.10/963.63 = 382.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.10x = 963.63 × 382.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.10x = 368,572.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,572.11/643.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.12

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