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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642, 886.02 and 409.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642, 886.02 and 409.32 is: 564.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642 : 886.02 = 409.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642/886.02 = 409.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642x = 886.02 × 409.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642x = 362,665.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,665.71/642
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.90

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