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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.15, 885.78 and 453.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.15, 885.78 and 453.07 is: 624.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.15 : 885.78 = 453.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.15/885.78 = 453.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.15x = 885.78 × 453.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.15x = 401,320.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,320.34/642.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.96

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