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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.55, 963.30 and 461.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.55, 963.30 and 461.30 is: 690.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.55 : 963.30 = 461.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.55/963.30 = 461.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.55x = 963.30 × 461.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.55x = 444,370.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,370.29/643.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.50

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