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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.65, 963.66 and 447.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.65, 963.66 and 447.36 is: 669.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.65 : 963.66 = 447.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.65/963.66 = 447.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.65x = 963.66 × 447.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.65x = 431,102.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,102.94/643.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.78

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