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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.10, 886.95 and 433.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.10, 886.95 and 433.13 is: 597.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.10 : 886.95 = 433.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.10/886.95 = 433.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.10x = 886.95 × 433.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.10x = 384,160.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,160.22/643.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.36

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