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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.76, 888.03 and 407.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.76, 888.03 and 407.27 is: 561.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.76 : 888.03 = 407.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.76/888.03 = 407.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.76x = 888.03 × 407.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.76x = 361,667.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,667.98/643.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.81

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