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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.70, 966.05 and 335.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.70, 966.05 and 335.63 is: 503.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.70 : 966.05 = 335.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.70/966.05 = 335.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.70x = 966.05 × 335.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.70x = 324,235.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,235.36/643.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.71

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