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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.53, 965.33 and 461.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.53, 965.33 and 461.76 is: 692.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.53 : 965.33 = 461.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.53/965.33 = 461.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.53x = 965.33 × 461.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.53x = 445,750.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,750.78/643.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.67

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