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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.68, 888.56 and 433.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.68, 888.56 and 433.99 is: 599.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.68 : 888.56 = 433.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.68/888.56 = 433.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.68x = 888.56 × 433.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.68x = 385,626.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,626.15/643.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.10

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