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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.65, 965.70 and 621.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.65, 965.70 and 621.15 is: 931.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.65 : 965.70 = 621.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.65/965.70 = 621.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.65x = 965.70 × 621.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.65x = 599,844.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,844.56/643.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.94

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