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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.50, 888.02 and 348.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.50, 888.02 and 348.77 is: 481.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.50 : 888.02 = 348.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.50/888.02 = 348.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.50x = 888.02 × 348.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.50x = 309,708.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,708.55/643.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.29

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