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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.28, 887.50 and 422.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.28, 887.50 and 422.36 is: 582.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.28 : 887.50 = 422.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.28/887.50 = 422.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.28x = 887.50 × 422.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.28x = 374,844.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,844.50/643.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.71

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