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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.98, 888.93 and 411.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.98, 888.93 and 411.78 is: 568.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.98 : 888.93 = 411.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.98/888.93 = 411.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.98x = 888.93 × 411.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.98x = 366,043.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,043.60/643.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.41

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