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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.38, 888.24 and 487.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.38, 888.24 and 487.86 is: 673.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.38 : 888.24 = 487.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.38/888.24 = 487.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.38x = 888.24 × 487.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.38x = 433,332.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,332.33/643.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.53

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