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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.45, 887.96 and 348.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.45, 887.96 and 348.72 is: 481.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.45 : 887.96 = 348.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.45/887.96 = 348.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.45x = 887.96 × 348.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.45x = 309,646.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,646.95/643.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.23

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