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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.34, 888.14 and 495.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.34, 888.14 and 495.65 is: 684.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.34 : 888.14 = 495.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.34/888.14 = 495.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.34x = 888.14 × 495.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.34x = 440,206.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,206.59/643.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.25

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