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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.51, 965.72 and 461.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.51, 965.72 and 461.06 is: 691.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.51 : 965.72 = 461.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.51/965.72 = 461.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.51x = 965.72 × 461.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.51x = 445,248.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,248.59/643.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.91

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