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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.35, 887.82 and 348.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.35, 887.82 and 348.62 is: 481.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.35 : 887.82 = 348.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.35/887.82 = 348.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.35x = 887.82 × 348.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.35x = 309,507.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,507.37/643.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.09

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