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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.16, 887.94 and 446.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.16, 887.94 and 446.33 is: 616.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.16 : 887.94 = 446.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.16/887.94 = 446.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.16x = 887.94 × 446.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.16x = 396,316.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,316.48/643.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.20

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