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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.73, 962.84 and 396.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.73, 962.84 and 396.32 is: 592.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.73 : 962.84 = 396.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.73/962.84 = 396.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.73x = 962.84 × 396.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.73x = 381,588.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,588.93/643.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.78

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