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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.20, 964.56 and 334.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.20, 964.56 and 334.92 is: 502.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.20 : 964.56 = 334.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.20/964.56 = 334.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.20x = 964.56 × 334.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.20x = 323,050.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,050.44/643.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.26

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