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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.48, 887.32 and 503.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.48, 887.32 and 503.34 is: 694.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.48 : 887.32 = 503.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.48/887.32 = 503.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.48x = 887.32 × 503.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.48x = 446,623.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,623.65/643.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.08

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