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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.44, 965.13 and 447.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.44, 965.13 and 447.87 is: 671.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.44 : 965.13 = 447.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.44/965.13 = 447.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.44x = 965.13 × 447.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.44x = 432,255.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,255.19/643.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.79

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