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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.74, 964.31 and 296.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.74, 964.31 and 296.59 is: 444.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.74 : 964.31 = 296.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.74/964.31 = 296.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.74x = 964.31 × 296.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.74x = 286,004.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,004.70/643.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.29

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