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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.54, 966.23 and 614.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.54, 966.23 and 614.18 is: 922.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.54 : 966.23 = 614.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.54/966.23 = 614.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.54x = 966.23 × 614.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.54x = 593,439.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,439.14/643.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.15

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