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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.50, 888.03 and 422.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.50, 888.03 and 422.55 is: 583.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.50 : 888.03 = 422.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.50/888.03 = 422.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.50x = 888.03 × 422.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.50x = 375,237.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,237.08/643.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.12

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