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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.05, 887.40 and 348.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.05, 887.40 and 348.31 is: 480.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.05 : 887.40 = 348.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.05/887.40 = 348.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.05x = 887.40 × 348.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.05x = 309,091.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,091.40/643.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.66

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