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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.83, 963.51 and 461.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.83, 963.51 and 461.58 is: 690.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.83 : 963.51 = 461.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.83/963.51 = 461.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.83x = 963.51 × 461.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.83x = 444,736.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,736.95/643.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.77

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