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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.23, 887.85 and 404.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.23, 887.85 and 404.46 is: 558.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.23 : 887.85 = 404.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.23/887.85 = 404.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.23x = 887.85 × 404.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.23x = 359,099.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,099.81/643.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.28

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