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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.14, 963.84 and 395.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.14, 963.84 and 395.56 is: 592.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.14 : 963.84 = 395.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.14/963.84 = 395.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.14x = 963.84 × 395.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.14x = 381,256.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,256.55/643.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.80

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