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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.44, 963.72 and 451.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.44, 963.72 and 451.92 is: 676.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.44 : 963.72 = 451.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.44/963.72 = 451.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.44x = 963.72 × 451.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.44x = 435,524.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,524.34/643.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.87

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