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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.58, 965.70 and 412.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.58, 965.70 and 412.60 is: 619.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.58 : 965.70 = 412.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.58/965.70 = 412.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.58x = 965.70 × 412.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.58x = 398,447.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,447.82/643.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.11

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