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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.52, 887.99 and 394.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.52, 887.99 and 394.85 is: 544.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.52 : 887.99 = 394.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.52/887.99 = 394.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.52x = 887.99 × 394.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.52x = 350,616.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,616.44/643.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.85

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