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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.91, 965.31 and 335.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.91, 965.31 and 335.61 is: 503.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.91 : 965.31 = 335.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.91/965.31 = 335.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.91x = 965.31 × 335.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.91x = 323,967.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,967.69/643.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.13

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