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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.34, 887.66 and 433.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.34, 887.66 and 433.91 is: 598.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.34 : 887.66 = 433.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.34/887.66 = 433.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.34x = 887.66 × 433.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.34x = 385,164.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,164.55/643.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.70

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