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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.40, 965.10 and 424.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.40, 965.10 and 424.70 is: 637.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.40 : 965.10 = 424.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.40/965.10 = 424.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.40x = 965.10 × 424.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.40x = 409,877.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,877.97/643.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.05

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