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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.54, 965.55 and 297.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.54, 965.55 and 297.04 is: 445.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.54 : 965.55 = 297.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.54/965.55 = 297.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.54x = 965.55 × 297.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.54x = 286,806.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,806.97/643.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.67

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