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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.52, 888.22 and 422.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.52, 888.22 and 422.77 is: 583.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.52 : 888.22 = 422.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.52/888.22 = 422.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.52x = 888.22 × 422.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.52x = 375,516.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,516.79/643.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.53

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