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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.59, 888.14 and 348.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.59, 888.14 and 348.85 is: 481.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.59 : 888.14 = 348.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.59/888.14 = 348.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.59x = 888.14 × 348.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.59x = 309,827.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,827.64/643.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.41

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