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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.89, 886.83 and 443.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.89, 886.83 and 443.70 is: 612.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.89 : 886.83 = 443.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.89/886.83 = 443.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.89x = 886.83 × 443.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.89x = 393,486.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,486.47/642.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.06

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