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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.07, 886.35 and 491.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.07, 886.35 and 491.61 is: 677.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.07 : 886.35 = 491.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.07/886.35 = 491.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.07x = 886.35 × 491.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.07x = 435,738.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,738.52/643.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.59

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