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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.04, 887.39 and 348.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.04, 887.39 and 348.30 is: 480.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.04 : 887.39 = 348.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.04/887.39 = 348.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.04x = 887.39 × 348.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.04x = 309,077.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,077.94/643.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.65

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