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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.34, 887.10 and 496.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.34, 887.10 and 496.34 is: 684.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.34 : 887.10 = 496.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.34/887.10 = 496.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.34x = 887.10 × 496.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.34x = 440,303.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,303.21/643.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.40

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