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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.91, 965.02 and 297.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.91, 965.02 and 297.20 is: 445.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.91 : 965.02 = 297.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.91/965.02 = 297.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.91x = 965.02 × 297.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.91x = 286,799.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,799.12/643.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.40

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