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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.36, 887.84 and 348.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.36, 887.84 and 348.63 is: 481.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.36 : 887.84 = 348.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.36/887.84 = 348.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.36x = 887.84 × 348.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.36x = 309,527.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,527.66/643.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.11

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