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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.33, 888 and 407.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.33, 888 and 407.67 is: 562.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.33 : 888 = 407.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.33/888 = 407.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.33x = 888 × 407.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.33x = 362,010.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,010.96/643.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.71

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