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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.17, 963.54 and 334.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.17, 963.54 and 334.56 is: 501.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.17 : 963.54 = 334.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.17/963.54 = 334.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.17x = 963.54 × 334.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.17x = 322,361.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,361.94/643.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.21

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