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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.57, 887.76 and 407.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.57, 887.76 and 407.08 is: 561.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.57 : 887.76 = 407.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.57/887.76 = 407.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.57x = 887.76 × 407.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.57x = 361,389.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,389.34/643.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.54

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