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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.19, 882.28 and 605.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.19, 882.28 and 605.93 is: 831.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.19 : 882.28 = 605.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.19/882.28 = 605.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.19x = 882.28 × 605.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.19x = 534,596.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,596.27/643.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.17

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