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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.70, 965.31 and 335.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.70, 965.31 and 335.42 is: 503.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.70 : 965.31 = 335.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.70/965.31 = 335.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.70x = 965.31 × 335.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.70x = 323,784.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,784.28/643.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.00

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