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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.14, 963.77 and 468.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.14, 963.77 and 468.79 is: 702.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.14 : 963.77 = 468.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.14/963.77 = 468.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.14x = 963.77 × 468.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.14x = 451,800.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,800.98/643.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.49

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