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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.46, 888 and 394.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.46, 888 and 394.70 is: 544.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.46 : 888 = 394.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.46/888 = 394.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.46x = 888 × 394.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.46x = 350,493.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,493.60/643.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.70

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