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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.66, 888.28 and 394.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.66, 888.28 and 394.98 is: 545.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.66 : 888.28 = 394.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.66/888.28 = 394.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.66x = 888.28 × 394.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.66x = 350,852.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,852.83/643.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.09

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