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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.58, 964.63 and 400.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.58, 964.63 and 400.27 is: 599.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.58 : 964.63 = 400.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.58/964.63 = 400.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.58x = 964.63 × 400.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.58x = 386,112.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,112.45/643.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.94

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