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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.39, 965.54 and 296.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.39, 965.54 and 296.51 is: 444.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.39 : 965.54 = 296.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.39/965.54 = 296.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.39x = 965.54 × 296.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.39x = 286,292.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,292.27/643.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.97

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