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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.48, 964.84 and 566.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.48, 964.84 and 566.59 is: 849.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.48 : 964.84 = 566.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.48/964.84 = 566.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.48x = 964.84 × 566.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.48x = 546,665.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,665.86/643.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.55

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