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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.64, 964.72 and 296.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.64, 964.72 and 296.25 is: 444.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.64 : 964.72 = 296.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.64/964.72 = 296.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.64x = 964.72 × 296.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.64x = 285,795.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,795.15/643.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.03

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