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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.22, 887.63 and 348.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.22, 887.63 and 348.48 is: 480.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.22 : 887.63 = 348.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.22/887.63 = 348.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.22x = 887.63 × 348.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.22x = 309,322.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,322.17/643.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.90

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