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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.82, 965.03 and 297.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.82, 965.03 and 297.41 is: 445.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.82 : 965.03 = 297.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.82/965.03 = 297.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.82x = 965.03 × 297.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.82x = 287,003.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,003.26/643.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.79

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