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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.16, 887.67 and 394.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.16, 887.67 and 394.62 is: 544.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.16 : 887.67 = 394.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.16/887.67 = 394.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.16x = 887.67 × 394.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.16x = 350,292.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,292.34/643.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.65

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