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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.23, 887.36 and 421.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.23, 887.36 and 421.83 is: 581.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.23 : 887.36 = 421.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.23/887.36 = 421.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.23x = 887.36 × 421.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.23x = 374,312.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,312.96/643.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.93

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