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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.80, 965.76 and 401.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.80, 965.76 and 401.97 is: 602.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.80 : 965.76 = 401.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.80/965.76 = 401.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.80x = 965.76 × 401.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.80x = 388,206.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,206.55/643.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.99

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