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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.95, 965.93 and 400.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.95, 965.93 and 400.14 is: 600.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.95 : 965.93 = 400.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.95/965.93 = 400.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.95x = 965.93 × 400.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.95x = 386,505.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,505.23/643.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.21

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