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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.83, 887.86 and 419.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.83, 887.86 and 419.38 is: 578.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.83 : 887.86 = 419.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.83/887.86 = 419.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.83x = 887.86 × 419.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.83x = 372,350.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,350.73/643.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.34

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