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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.67, 887.94 and 407.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.67, 887.94 and 407.22 is: 561.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.67 : 887.94 = 407.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.67/887.94 = 407.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.67x = 887.94 × 407.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.67x = 361,590.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,590.16/643.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.76

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