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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.06, 887.42 and 348.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.06, 887.42 and 348.32 is: 480.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.06 : 887.42 = 348.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.06/887.42 = 348.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.06x = 887.42 × 348.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.06x = 309,107.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,107.48/643.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.69

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