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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.97, 967.25 and 384.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.97, 967.25 and 384.48 is: 577.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.97 : 967.25 = 384.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.97/967.25 = 384.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.97x = 967.25 × 384.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.97x = 371,881.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,881.52/643.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.48

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