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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.62, 888.20 and 348.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.62, 888.20 and 348.89 is: 481.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.62 : 888.20 = 348.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.62/888.20 = 348.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.62x = 888.20 × 348.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.62x = 309,877.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,877.91/643.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.46

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