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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.82, 888.47 and 349.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.82, 888.47 and 349.09 is: 481.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.82 : 888.47 = 349.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.82/888.47 = 349.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.82x = 888.47 × 349.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.82x = 310,149.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,149.80/643.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.73

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