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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.41, 887.76 and 394.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.41, 887.76 and 394.83 is: 544.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.41 : 887.76 = 394.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.41/887.76 = 394.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.41x = 887.76 × 394.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.41x = 350,514.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,514.28/643.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.78

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