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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.41, 964.71 and 426.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.41, 964.71 and 426.33 is: 639.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.41 : 964.71 = 426.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.41/964.71 = 426.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.41x = 964.71 × 426.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.41x = 411,284.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,284.81/643.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.23

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