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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.59, 965.39 and 461.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.59, 965.39 and 461.34 is: 692.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.59 : 965.39 = 461.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.59/965.39 = 461.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.59x = 965.39 × 461.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.59x = 445,370.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,370.72/643.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.01

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