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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.06, 885.70 and 494.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.06, 885.70 and 494.64 is: 682.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.06 : 885.70 = 494.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.06/885.70 = 494.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.06x = 885.70 × 494.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.06x = 438,102.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,102.65/642.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.34

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