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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.14, 964.80 and 437.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.14, 964.80 and 437.22 is: 655.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.14 : 964.80 = 437.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.14/964.80 = 437.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.14x = 964.80 × 437.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.14x = 421,829.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,829.86/643.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.89

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