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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.88, 966.08 and 412.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.88, 966.08 and 412.68 is: 619.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.88 : 966.08 = 412.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.88/966.08 = 412.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.88x = 966.08 × 412.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.88x = 398,681.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,681.89/643.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.19

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