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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.58, 964.68 and 411.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.58, 964.68 and 411.74 is: 617.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.58 : 964.68 = 411.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.58/964.68 = 411.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.58x = 964.68 × 411.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.58x = 397,197.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,197.34/643.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.17

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