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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.29, 888.13 and 422.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.29, 888.13 and 422.63 is: 583.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.29 : 888.13 = 422.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.29/888.13 = 422.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.29x = 888.13 × 422.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.29x = 375,350.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,350.38/643.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.49

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