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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.65, 965.82 and 608.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.65, 965.82 and 608.81 is: 913.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.65 : 965.82 = 608.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.65/965.82 = 608.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.65x = 965.82 × 608.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.65x = 587,996.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,996.05/643.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.53

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