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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.26, 962.64 and 461.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.26, 962.64 and 461.04 is: 689.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.26 : 962.64 = 461.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.26/962.64 = 461.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.26x = 962.64 × 461.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.26x = 443,815.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,815.55/643.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.95

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