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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.16, 964.62 and 401.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.16, 964.62 and 401.18 is: 601.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.16 : 964.62 = 401.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.16/964.62 = 401.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.16x = 964.62 × 401.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.16x = 386,986.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,986.25/643.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.70

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