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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.16, 887.15 and 419.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.16, 887.15 and 419.15 is: 578.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.16 : 887.15 = 419.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.16/887.15 = 419.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.16x = 887.15 × 419.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.16x = 371,842.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,842.39/643.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.15

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