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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.81, 888.62 and 411.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.81, 888.62 and 411.34 is: 567.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.81 : 888.62 = 411.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.81/888.62 = 411.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.81x = 888.62 × 411.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.81x = 365,518.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,518.45/643.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.75

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