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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.06, 887.32 and 422.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.06, 887.32 and 422.34 is: 582.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.06 : 887.32 = 422.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.06/887.32 = 422.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.06x = 887.32 × 422.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.06x = 374,750.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,750.73/643.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.76

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