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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.14, 886.93 and 433.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.14, 886.93 and 433.35 is: 597.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.14 : 886.93 = 433.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.14/886.93 = 433.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.14x = 886.93 × 433.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.14x = 384,350.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,350.03/643.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.61

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