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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.05, 887.22 and 457.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.05, 887.22 and 457.02 is: 630.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.05 : 887.22 = 457.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.05/887.22 = 457.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.05x = 887.22 × 457.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.05x = 405,477.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,477.28/643.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.55

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