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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642, 886.23 and 409.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642, 886.23 and 409.26 is: 564.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642 : 886.23 = 409.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642/886.23 = 409.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642x = 886.23 × 409.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642x = 362,698.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,698.49/642
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.95

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