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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.47, 964.43 and 296.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.47, 964.43 and 296.32 is: 444.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.47 : 964.43 = 296.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.47/964.43 = 296.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.47x = 964.43 × 296.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.47x = 285,778.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,778.42/643.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.12

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