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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.51, 887.16 and 430.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.51, 887.16 and 430.74 is: 593.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.51 : 887.16 = 430.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.51/887.16 = 430.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.51x = 887.16 × 430.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.51x = 382,135.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,135.30/643.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.83

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