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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.23, 887.04 and 495.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.23, 887.04 and 495.54 is: 683.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.23 : 887.04 = 495.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.23/887.04 = 495.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.23x = 887.04 × 495.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.23x = 439,563.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,563.80/643.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.37

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