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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.70, 887.92 and 394.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.70, 887.92 and 394.94 is: 544.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.70 : 887.92 = 394.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.70/887.92 = 394.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.70x = 887.92 × 394.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.70x = 350,676.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,676.36/643.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.78

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