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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.14, 887.31 and 422.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.14, 887.31 and 422.22 is: 582.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.14 : 887.31 = 422.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.14/887.31 = 422.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.14x = 887.31 × 422.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.14x = 374,640.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,640.03/643.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.52

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