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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.70, 964.26 and 296.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.70, 964.26 and 296.55 is: 444.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.70 : 964.26 = 296.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.70/964.26 = 296.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.70x = 964.26 × 296.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.70x = 285,951.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,951.30/643.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.23

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