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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.66, 886.06 and 406.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.66, 886.06 and 406.02 is: 560.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.66 : 886.06 = 406.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.66/886.06 = 406.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.66x = 886.06 × 406.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.66x = 359,758.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,758.08/641.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.67

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