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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.07, 887.60 and 410.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.07, 887.60 and 410.06 is: 565.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.07 : 887.60 = 410.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.07/887.60 = 410.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.07x = 887.60 × 410.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.07x = 363,972.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,972.50/643.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.99

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