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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.23, 887.52 and 419.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.23, 887.52 and 419.22 is: 578.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.23 : 887.52 = 419.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.23/887.52 = 419.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.23x = 887.52 × 419.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.23x = 372,066.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,066.13/643.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.43

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