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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.58, 888.48 and 469.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.58, 888.48 and 469.34 is: 647.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.58 : 888.48 = 469.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.58/888.48 = 469.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.58x = 888.48 × 469.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.58x = 416,999.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,999.20/643.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.94

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