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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.67, 888.08 and 434.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.67, 888.08 and 434.08 is: 598.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.67 : 888.08 = 434.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.67/888.08 = 434.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.67x = 888.08 × 434.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.67x = 385,496.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,496.71/643.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.91

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