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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.06, 886.26 and 445.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.06, 886.26 and 445.83 is: 615.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.06 : 886.26 = 445.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.06/886.26 = 445.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.06x = 886.26 × 445.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.06x = 395,121.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,121.30/642.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.40

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