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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.68, 886.30 and 503.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.68, 886.30 and 503.64 is: 693.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.68 : 886.30 = 503.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.68/886.30 = 503.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.68x = 886.30 × 503.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.68x = 446,374.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,374.87/643.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.47

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