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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.17, 887.63 and 422.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.17, 887.63 and 422.24 is: 582.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.17 : 887.63 = 422.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.17/887.63 = 422.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.17x = 887.63 × 422.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.17x = 374,792.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,792.89/643.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.73

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