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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.84, 965.84 and 297.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.84, 965.84 and 297.19 is: 445.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.84 : 965.84 = 297.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.84/965.84 = 297.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.84x = 965.84 × 297.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.84x = 287,036.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,036.50/643.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.82

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