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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.01, 886.10 and 420.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.01, 886.10 and 420.88 is: 580.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.01 : 886.10 = 420.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.01/886.10 = 420.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.01x = 886.10 × 420.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.01x = 372,941.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,941.77/642.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.90

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