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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.44, 963.24 and 414.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.44, 963.24 and 414.96 is: 621.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.44 : 963.24 = 414.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.44/963.24 = 414.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.44x = 963.24 × 414.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.44x = 399,706.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,706.07/643.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.20

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