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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.44, 887.93 and 348.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.44, 887.93 and 348.70 is: 481.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.44 : 887.93 = 348.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.44/887.93 = 348.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.44x = 887.93 × 348.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.44x = 309,621.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,621.19/643.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.20

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