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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642, 886.68 and 434.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642, 886.68 and 434.64 is: 600.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642 : 886.68 = 434.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642/886.68 = 434.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642x = 886.68 × 434.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642x = 385,386.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,386.60/642
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.29

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