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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.90, 888.26 and 433.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.90, 888.26 and 433.80 is: 598.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.90 : 888.26 = 433.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.90/888.26 = 433.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.90x = 888.26 × 433.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.90x = 385,329.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,329.98/643.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.43

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