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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.56, 963.18 and 437.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.56, 963.18 and 437.28 is: 654.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.56 : 963.18 = 437.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.56/963.18 = 437.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.56x = 963.18 × 437.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.56x = 421,179.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,179.35/643.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.45

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