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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.17, 887.38 and 433.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.17, 887.38 and 433.58 is: 598.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.17 : 887.38 = 433.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.17/887.38 = 433.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.17x = 887.38 × 433.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.17x = 384,750.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,750.22/643.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.21

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