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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.14, 965.04 and 588.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.14, 965.04 and 588.48 is: 883.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.14 : 965.04 = 588.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.14/965.04 = 588.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.14x = 965.04 × 588.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.14x = 567,906.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,906.74/643.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.02

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