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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.34, 965.09 and 296.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.34, 965.09 and 296.69 is: 445.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.34 : 965.09 = 296.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.34/965.09 = 296.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.34x = 965.09 × 296.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.34x = 286,331.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,331.07/643.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.07

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