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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.16, 887.57 and 348.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.16, 887.57 and 348.43 is: 480.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.16 : 887.57 = 348.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.16/887.57 = 348.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.16x = 887.57 × 348.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.16x = 309,252.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,252.05/643.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.83

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