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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.81, 966.03 and 400.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.81, 966.03 and 400.27 is: 600.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.81 : 966.03 = 400.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.81/966.03 = 400.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.81x = 966.03 × 400.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.81x = 386,672.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,672.83/643.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.60

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