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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.20, 887.46 and 394.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.20, 887.46 and 394.50 is: 544.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.20 : 887.46 = 394.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.20/887.46 = 394.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.20x = 887.46 × 394.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.20x = 350,102.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,102.97/643.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.31

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