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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.12, 964.92 and 300.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.12, 964.92 and 300.88 is: 451.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.12 : 964.92 = 300.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.12/964.92 = 300.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.12x = 964.92 × 300.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.12x = 290,325.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,325.13/643.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.43

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