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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.10, 886.08 and 409

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.10, 886.08 and 409 is: 564.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.10 : 886.08 = 409 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.10/886.08 = 409/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.10x = 886.08 × 409
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.10x = 362,406.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,406.72/642.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.41

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