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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.55, 963.29 and 447.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.55, 963.29 and 447.56 is: 669.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.55 : 963.29 = 447.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.55/963.29 = 447.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.55x = 963.29 × 447.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.55x = 431,129.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,129.99/643.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.93

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