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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.85, 888.52 and 349.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.85, 888.52 and 349.12 is: 481.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.85 : 888.52 = 349.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.85/888.52 = 349.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.85x = 888.52 × 349.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.85x = 310,197.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,197.51/643.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.78

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