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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.02, 885.69 and 409.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.02, 885.69 and 409.34 is: 564.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.02 : 885.69 = 409.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.02/885.69 = 409.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.02x = 885.69 × 409.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.02x = 362,548.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,548.34/642.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.70

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