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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.49, 888.26 and 433.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.49, 888.26 and 433.77 is: 598.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.49 : 888.26 = 433.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.49/888.26 = 433.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.49x = 888.26 × 433.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.49x = 385,298.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,298.37/643.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.77

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