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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.57, 888.12 and 348.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.57, 888.12 and 348.83 is: 481.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.57 : 888.12 = 348.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.57/888.12 = 348.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.57x = 888.12 × 348.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.57x = 309,802.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,802.90/643.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.38

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