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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.60, 887.98 and 434.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.60, 887.98 and 434.02 is: 598.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.60 : 887.98 = 434.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.60/887.98 = 434.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.60x = 887.98 × 434.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.60x = 385,401.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,401.08/643.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.82

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