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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.52, 964.77 and 232.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.52, 964.77 and 232.45 is: 348.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.52 : 964.77 = 232.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.52/964.77 = 232.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.52x = 964.77 × 232.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.52x = 224,260.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,260.79/643.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.49

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