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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.06, 887.43 and 348.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.06, 887.43 and 348.33 is: 480.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.06 : 887.43 = 348.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.06/887.43 = 348.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.06x = 887.43 × 348.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.06x = 309,118.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,118.49/643.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.70

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