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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.92, 888.26 and 407.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.92, 888.26 and 407.44 is: 562.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.92 : 888.26 = 407.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.92/888.26 = 407.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.92x = 888.26 × 407.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.92x = 361,912.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,912.65/643.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.05

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