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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.80, 965.16 and 399.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.80, 965.16 and 399.72 is: 599.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.80 : 965.16 = 399.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.80/965.16 = 399.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.80x = 965.16 × 399.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.80x = 385,793.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,793.76/643.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.24

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