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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.28, 887.76 and 359.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.28, 887.76 and 359.74 is: 496.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.28 : 887.76 = 359.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.28/887.76 = 359.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.28x = 887.76 × 359.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.28x = 319,362.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,362.78/643.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.46

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