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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.73, 964.28 and 434.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.73, 964.28 and 434.85 is: 651.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.73 : 964.28 = 434.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.73/964.28 = 434.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.73x = 964.28 × 434.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.73x = 419,314.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,314.98/643.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.39

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