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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.68, 888.20 and 407.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.68, 888.20 and 407.54 is: 562.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.68 : 888.20 = 407.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.68/888.20 = 407.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.68x = 888.20 × 407.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.68x = 361,977.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,977.03/643.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.36

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