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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.79, 888.42 and 349.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.79, 888.42 and 349.05 is: 481.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.79 : 888.42 = 349.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.79/888.42 = 349.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.79x = 888.42 × 349.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.79x = 310,107.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,107.64/643.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.69

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