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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.96, 888.86 and 437.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.96, 888.86 and 437.08 is: 603.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.96 : 888.86 = 437.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.96/888.86 = 437.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.96x = 888.86 × 437.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.96x = 388,502.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,502.93/643.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.30

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