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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.58, 964.59 and 296.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.58, 964.59 and 296.43 is: 444.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.58 : 964.59 = 296.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.58/964.59 = 296.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.58x = 964.59 × 296.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.58x = 285,933.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,933.41/643.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.29

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