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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.19, 966.63 and 428.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.19, 966.63 and 428.13 is: 643.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.19 : 966.63 = 428.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.19/966.63 = 428.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.19x = 966.63 × 428.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.19x = 413,843.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,843.30/643.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.43

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