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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.93, 888.09 and 394.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.93, 888.09 and 394.85 is: 544.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.93 : 888.09 = 394.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.93/888.09 = 394.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.93x = 888.09 × 394.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.93x = 350,662.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,662.34/643.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.57

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