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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.08, 886.41 and 467.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.08, 886.41 and 467.84 is: 645.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.08 : 886.41 = 467.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.08/886.41 = 467.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.08x = 886.41 × 467.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.08x = 414,698.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,698.05/642.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.87

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