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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.42, 964.95 and 460.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.42, 964.95 and 460.27 is: 690.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.42 : 964.95 = 460.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.42/964.95 = 460.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.42x = 964.95 × 460.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.42x = 444,137.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,137.54/643.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.28

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