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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.04, 886.95 and 456.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.04, 886.95 and 456.23 is: 629.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.04 : 886.95 = 456.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.04/886.95 = 456.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.04x = 886.95 × 456.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.04x = 404,655.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,655.42/643.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.29

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