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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.14, 965.16 and 448.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.14, 965.16 and 448.61 is: 673.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.14 : 965.16 = 448.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.14/965.16 = 448.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.14x = 965.16 × 448.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.14x = 432,975.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,975.60/643.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.22

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