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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.50, 888.12 and 394.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.50, 888.12 and 394.84 is: 544.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.50 : 888.12 = 394.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.50/888.12 = 394.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.50x = 888.12 × 394.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.50x = 350,665.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,665.30/643.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.93

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