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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.88, 887.68 and 433.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.88, 887.68 and 433.68 is: 597.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.88 : 887.68 = 433.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.88/887.68 = 433.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.88x = 887.68 × 433.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.88x = 384,969.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,969.06/643.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.89

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