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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.20, 887.40 and 410.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.20, 887.40 and 410.46 is: 566.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.20 : 887.40 = 410.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.20/887.40 = 410.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.20x = 887.40 × 410.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.20x = 364,242.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,242.20/643.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.30

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