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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.35, 964.74 and 296.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.35, 964.74 and 296.60 is: 444.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.35 : 964.74 = 296.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.35/964.74 = 296.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.35x = 964.74 × 296.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.35x = 286,141.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,141.88/643.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.77

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