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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.74, 965.13 and 301.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.74, 965.13 and 301.66 is: 452.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.74 : 965.13 = 301.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.74/965.13 = 301.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.74x = 965.13 × 301.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.74x = 291,141.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,141.12/643.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.27

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