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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.68, 888.24 and 410.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.68, 888.24 and 410.72 is: 566.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.68 : 888.24 = 410.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.68/888.24 = 410.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.68x = 888.24 × 410.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.68x = 364,817.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,817.93/643.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.77

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