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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.28, 964.96 and 461.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.28, 964.96 and 461.51 is: 692.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.28 : 964.96 = 461.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.28/964.96 = 461.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.28x = 964.96 × 461.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.28x = 445,332.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,332.71/643.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.28

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