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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.14, 964.98 and 354.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.14, 964.98 and 354.78 is: 532.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.14 : 964.98 = 354.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.14/964.98 = 354.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.14x = 964.98 × 354.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.14x = 342,355.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,355.60/643.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.32

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