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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.98, 888.69 and 349.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.98, 888.69 and 349.23 is: 481.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.98 : 888.69 = 349.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.98/888.69 = 349.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.98x = 888.69 × 349.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.98x = 310,357.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,357.21/643.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.94

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