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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.10, 887.47 and 348.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.10, 887.47 and 348.38 is: 480.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.10 : 887.47 = 348.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.10/887.47 = 348.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.10x = 887.47 × 348.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.10x = 309,170.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,170.62/643.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.75

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