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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.88, 888.68 and 422.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.88, 888.68 and 422.82 is: 583.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.88 : 888.68 = 422.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.88/888.68 = 422.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.88x = 888.68 × 422.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.88x = 375,754.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,754.48/643.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.58

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