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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.24, 888.36 and 410.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.24, 888.36 and 410.50 is: 566.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.24 : 888.36 = 410.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.24/888.36 = 410.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.24x = 888.36 × 410.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.24x = 364,671.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,671.78/643.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.93

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