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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.77, 964.85 and 461.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.77, 964.85 and 461.52 is: 691.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.77 : 964.85 = 461.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.77/964.85 = 461.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.77x = 964.85 × 461.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.77x = 445,295.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,295.26/643.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.70

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