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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.78, 964.83 and 335.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.78, 964.83 and 335.56 is: 502.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.78 : 964.83 = 335.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.78/964.83 = 335.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.78x = 964.83 × 335.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.78x = 323,758.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,758.35/643.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.90

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