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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.47, 886.64 and 436.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.47, 886.64 and 436.11 is: 600.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.47 : 886.64 = 436.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.47/886.64 = 436.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.47x = 886.64 × 436.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.47x = 386,670.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,670.39/643.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.91

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