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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.60, 888.17 and 348.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.60, 888.17 and 348.87 is: 481.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.60 : 888.17 = 348.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.60/888.17 = 348.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.60x = 888.17 × 348.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.60x = 309,851.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,851.43/643.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.43

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