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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.97, 965.18 and 296.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.97, 965.18 and 296.83 is: 444.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.97 : 965.18 = 296.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.97/965.18 = 296.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.97x = 965.18 × 296.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.97x = 286,488.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,488.07/643.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.88

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