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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.17, 963.80 and 448.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.17, 963.80 and 448.57 is: 672.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.17 : 963.80 = 448.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.17/963.80 = 448.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.17x = 963.80 × 448.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.17x = 432,332.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,332.41/643.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.19

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