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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.23, 964.80 and 368.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.23, 964.80 and 368.46 is: 552.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.23 : 964.80 = 368.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.23/964.80 = 368.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.23x = 964.80 × 368.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.23x = 355,490.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,490.21/643.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.66

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