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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.14, 887.53 and 348.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.14, 887.53 and 348.41 is: 480.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.14 : 887.53 = 348.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.14/887.53 = 348.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.14x = 887.53 × 348.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.14x = 309,218.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,218.15/643.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.80

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