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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.48, 966.32 and 592.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.48, 966.32 and 592.84 is: 890.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.48 : 966.32 = 592.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.48/966.32 = 592.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.48x = 966.32 × 592.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.48x = 572,873.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,873.15/643.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.27

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