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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.20, 962.88 and 398.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.20, 962.88 and 398.96 is: 597.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.20 : 962.88 = 398.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.20/962.88 = 398.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.20x = 962.88 × 398.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.20x = 384,150.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,150.60/643.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.25

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