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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.50, 964.71 and 335.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.50, 964.71 and 335.16 is: 502.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.50 : 964.71 = 335.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.50/964.71 = 335.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.50x = 964.71 × 335.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.50x = 323,332.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,332.20/643.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.46

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