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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.52, 965.38 and 297.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.52, 965.38 and 297.19 is: 445.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.52 : 965.38 = 297.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.52/965.38 = 297.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.52x = 965.38 × 297.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.52x = 286,901.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,901.28/643.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.83

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