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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.24, 966.45 and 412.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.24, 966.45 and 412.23 is: 619.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.24 : 966.45 = 412.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.24/966.45 = 412.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.24x = 966.45 × 412.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.24x = 398,399.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,399.68/643.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.36

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