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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.72, 964.86 and 301

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.72, 964.86 and 301 is: 451.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.72 : 964.86 = 301 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.72/964.86 = 301/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.72x = 964.86 × 301
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.72x = 290,422.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,422.86/643.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.16

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