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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.06, 886.04 and 347.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.06, 886.04 and 347.32 is: 479.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.06 : 886.04 = 347.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.06/886.04 = 347.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.06x = 886.04 × 347.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.06x = 307,740.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,740.09/642.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.30

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