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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.15, 962.33 and 383.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.15, 962.33 and 383.29 is: 573.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.15 : 962.33 = 383.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.15/962.33 = 383.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.15x = 962.33 × 383.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.15x = 368,855.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,855.43/643.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.51

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