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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.58, 965.21 and 450.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.58, 965.21 and 450.30 is: 675.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.58 : 965.21 = 450.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.58/965.21 = 450.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.58x = 965.21 × 450.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.58x = 434,631.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,631.81/643.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.34

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