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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.89, 888.56 and 349.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.89, 888.56 and 349.15 is: 481.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.89 : 888.56 = 349.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.89/888.56 = 349.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.89x = 888.56 × 349.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.89x = 310,243.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,243.21/643.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.83

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