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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.07, 887.96 and 446.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.07, 887.96 and 446.24 is: 616.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.07 : 887.96 = 446.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.07/887.96 = 446.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.07x = 887.96 × 446.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.07x = 396,243.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,243.27/643.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.17

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