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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.88, 888.55 and 349.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.88, 888.55 and 349.14 is: 481.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.88 : 888.55 = 349.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.88/888.55 = 349.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.88x = 888.55 × 349.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.88x = 310,226.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,226.60/643.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.81

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