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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.54, 887.90 and 433.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.54, 887.90 and 433.95 is: 598.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.54 : 887.90 = 433.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.54/887.90 = 433.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.54x = 887.90 × 433.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.54x = 385,304.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,304.21/643.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.73

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