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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.12, 885.48 and 455.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.12, 885.48 and 455.58 is: 628.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.12 : 885.48 = 455.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.12/885.48 = 455.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.12x = 885.48 × 455.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.12x = 403,406.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,406.98/642.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.24

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