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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.08, 886.07 and 347.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.08, 886.07 and 347.35 is: 479.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.08 : 886.07 = 347.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.08/886.07 = 347.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.08x = 886.07 × 347.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.08x = 307,777.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,777.28/642.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.34

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