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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.53, 962.90 and 383.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.53, 962.90 and 383.67 is: 574.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.53 : 962.90 = 383.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.53/962.90 = 383.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.53x = 962.90 × 383.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.53x = 369,433.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,433.92/643.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.08

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