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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.59, 965.46 and 296.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.59, 965.46 and 296.94 is: 445.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.59 : 965.46 = 296.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.59/965.46 = 296.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.59x = 965.46 × 296.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.59x = 286,683.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,683.69/643.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.44

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