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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.24, 964.38 and 301.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.24, 964.38 and 301.16 is: 451.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.24 : 964.38 = 301.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.24/964.38 = 301.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.24x = 964.38 × 301.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.24x = 290,432.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,432.68/643.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.52

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