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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.79, 888.66 and 408.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.79, 888.66 and 408.15 is: 563.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.79 : 888.66 = 408.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.79/888.66 = 408.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.79x = 888.66 × 408.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.79x = 362,706.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,706.58/643.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.39

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