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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.65, 887.87 and 422.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.65, 887.87 and 422.21 is: 582.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.65 : 887.87 = 422.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.65/887.87 = 422.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.65x = 887.87 × 422.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.65x = 374,861.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,861.04/643.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.40

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