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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.01, 886.32 and 443.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.01, 886.32 and 443.96 is: 612.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.01 : 886.32 = 443.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.01/886.32 = 443.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.01x = 886.32 × 443.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.01x = 393,492.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,492.84/642.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.91

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