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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643, 887.10 and 446.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643, 887.10 and 446.92 is: 616.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643 : 887.10 = 446.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643/887.10 = 446.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643x = 887.10 × 446.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643x = 396,462.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,462.73/643
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.58

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