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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.47, 965.21 and 451.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.47, 965.21 and 451.95 is: 677.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.47 : 965.21 = 451.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.47/965.21 = 451.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.47x = 965.21 × 451.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.47x = 436,224.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,224.40/643.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.93

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