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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.74, 888.94 and 411.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.74, 888.94 and 411.27 is: 567.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.74 : 888.94 = 411.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.74/888.94 = 411.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.74x = 888.94 × 411.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.74x = 365,594.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,594.35/643.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.92

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