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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.08, 886.44 and 518.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.08, 886.44 and 518.16 is: 714.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.08 : 886.44 = 518.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.08/886.44 = 518.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.08x = 886.44 × 518.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.08x = 459,317.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,317.75/643.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.25

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