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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.29, 888.08 and 503.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.29, 888.08 and 503.10 is: 694.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.29 : 888.08 = 503.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.29/888.08 = 503.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.29x = 888.08 × 503.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.29x = 446,790.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,790.53/643.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.54

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