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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.49, 965.15 and 296.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.49, 965.15 and 296.45 is: 444.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.49 : 965.15 = 296.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.49/965.15 = 296.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.49x = 965.15 × 296.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.49x = 286,117.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,117.24/643.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.63

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