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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.92, 966 and 424.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.92, 966 and 424.68 is: 637.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.92 : 966 = 424.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.92/966 = 424.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.92x = 966 × 424.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.92x = 410,240.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,240.88/643.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.10

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