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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.72, 888.34 and 348.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.72, 888.34 and 348.99 is: 481.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.72 : 888.34 = 348.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.72/888.34 = 348.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.72x = 888.34 × 348.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.72x = 310,021.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,021.78/643.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.61

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