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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.19, 887.59 and 348.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.19, 887.59 and 348.45 is: 480.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.19 : 887.59 = 348.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.19/887.59 = 348.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.19x = 887.59 × 348.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.19x = 309,279.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,279.86/643.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.86

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