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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.26, 887.58 and 446.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.26, 887.58 and 446.70 is: 616.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.26 : 887.58 = 446.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.26/887.58 = 446.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.26x = 887.58 × 446.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.26x = 396,481.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,481.99/643.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.36

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