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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.77, 888.41 and 349.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.77, 888.41 and 349.04 is: 481.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.77 : 888.41 = 349.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.77/888.41 = 349.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.77x = 888.41 × 349.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.77x = 310,084.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,084.44/643.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.67

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