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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.92, 888.68 and 423

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.92, 888.68 and 423 is: 583.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.92 : 888.68 = 423 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.92/888.68 = 423/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.92x = 888.68 × 423
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.92x = 375,911.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,911.64/643.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.79

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