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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.33, 888.06 and 407.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.33, 888.06 and 407.62 is: 562.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.33 : 888.06 = 407.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.33/888.06 = 407.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.33x = 888.06 × 407.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.33x = 361,991.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,991.02/643.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.68

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