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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.30, 963.60 and 574.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.30, 963.60 and 574.90 is: 861.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.30 : 963.60 = 574.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.30/963.60 = 574.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.30x = 963.60 × 574.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.30x = 553,973.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,973.64/643.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.14

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