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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.28, 966.84 and 301.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.28, 966.84 and 301.52 is: 453.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.28 : 966.84 = 301.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.28/966.84 = 301.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.28x = 966.84 × 301.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.28x = 291,521.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,521.60/643.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.18

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