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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.60, 965.64 and 500.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.60, 965.64 and 500.44 is: 750.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.60 : 965.64 = 500.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.60/965.64 = 500.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.60x = 965.64 × 500.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.60x = 483,244.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,244.88/643.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.85

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