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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.95, 965.01 and 423.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.95, 965.01 and 423.93 is: 635.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.95 : 965.01 = 423.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.95/965.01 = 423.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.95x = 965.01 × 423.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.95x = 409,101.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,101.90/643.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.30

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