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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.83, 888.48 and 349.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.83, 888.48 and 349.10 is: 481.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.83 : 888.48 = 349.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.83/888.48 = 349.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.83x = 888.48 × 349.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.83x = 310,162.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,162.18/643.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.75

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