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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.55, 964.71 and 354.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.55, 964.71 and 354.38 is: 531.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.55 : 964.71 = 354.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.55/964.71 = 354.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.55x = 964.71 × 354.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.55x = 341,869.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,869.11/643.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.23

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