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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.70, 963.77 and 423.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.70, 963.77 and 423.65 is: 634.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.70 : 963.77 = 423.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.70/963.77 = 423.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.70x = 963.77 × 423.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.70x = 408,301.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,301.45/643.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.30

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