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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.14, 962.91 and 334.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.14, 962.91 and 334.32 is: 500.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.14 : 962.91 = 334.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.14/962.91 = 334.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.14x = 962.91 × 334.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.14x = 321,920.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,920.07/643.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.54

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