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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.98, 965.22 and 546.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.98, 965.22 and 546.18 is: 818.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.98 : 965.22 = 546.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.98/965.22 = 546.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.98x = 965.22 × 546.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.98x = 527,183.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,183.86/643.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.63

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