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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.21, 887.39 and 410.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.21, 887.39 and 410.47 is: 566.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.21 : 887.39 = 410.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.21/887.39 = 410.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.21x = 887.39 × 410.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.21x = 364,244.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,244.24/643.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.29

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