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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.59, 964.75 and 411.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.59, 964.75 and 411.82 is: 617.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.59 : 964.75 = 411.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.59/964.75 = 411.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.59x = 964.75 × 411.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.59x = 397,303.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,303.35/643.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.32

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