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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.92, 888.60 and 349.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.92, 888.60 and 349.18 is: 481.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.92 : 888.60 = 349.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.92/888.60 = 349.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.92x = 888.60 × 349.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.92x = 310,281.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,281.35/643.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.86

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