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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.42, 963.78 and 334.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.42, 963.78 and 334.36 is: 500.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.42 : 963.78 = 334.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.42/963.78 = 334.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.42x = 963.78 × 334.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.42x = 322,249.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,249.48/643.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.84

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