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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.48, 887.32 and 503.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.48, 887.32 and 503.35 is: 694.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.48 : 887.32 = 503.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.48/887.32 = 503.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.48x = 887.32 × 503.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.48x = 446,632.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,632.52/643.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.09

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