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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.55, 960.27 and 604.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.55, 960.27 and 604.37 is: 901.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.55 : 960.27 = 604.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.55/960.27 = 604.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.55x = 960.27 × 604.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.55x = 580,358.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,358.38/643.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.81

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