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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.23, 964.83 and 351.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.23, 964.83 and 351.02 is: 526.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.23 : 964.83 = 351.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.23/964.83 = 351.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.23x = 964.83 × 351.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.23x = 338,669.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,669.80/643.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.51

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