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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.36, 888.42 and 410.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.36, 888.42 and 410.89 is: 567.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.36 : 888.42 = 410.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.36/888.42 = 410.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.36x = 888.42 × 410.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.36x = 365,042.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,042.89/643.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.40

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