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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.97, 888.68 and 349.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.97, 888.68 and 349.24 is: 481.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.97 : 888.68 = 349.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.97/888.68 = 349.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.97x = 888.68 × 349.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.97x = 310,363.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,363.93/643.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.95

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