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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.28, 965.16 and 334.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.28, 965.16 and 334.94 is: 502.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.28 : 965.16 = 334.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.28/965.16 = 334.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.28x = 965.16 × 334.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.28x = 323,270.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,270.69/643.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.53

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