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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.53, 888.20 and 410.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.53, 888.20 and 410.79 is: 566.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.53 : 888.20 = 410.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.53/888.20 = 410.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.53x = 888.20 × 410.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.53x = 364,861.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,861.62/643.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.97

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