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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.90, 888.57 and 349.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.90, 888.57 and 349.16 is: 481.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.90 : 888.57 = 349.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.90/888.57 = 349.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.90x = 888.57 × 349.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.90x = 310,253.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,253.66/643.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.84

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