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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.17, 965.18 and 399.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.17, 965.18 and 399.86 is: 600.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.17 : 965.18 = 399.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.17/965.18 = 399.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.17x = 965.18 × 399.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.17x = 385,937.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,937.29/643.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.05

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