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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.50, 887.54 and 394.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.50, 887.54 and 394.61 is: 544.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.50 : 887.54 = 394.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.50/887.54 = 394.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.50x = 887.54 × 394.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.50x = 350,229.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,229.08/643.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.26

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