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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.27, 887.68 and 348.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.27, 887.68 and 348.53 is: 480.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.27 : 887.68 = 348.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.27/887.68 = 348.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.27x = 887.68 × 348.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.27x = 309,382.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,382.58/643.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.96

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