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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.16, 886.60 and 494.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.16, 886.60 and 494.52 is: 682.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.16 : 886.60 = 494.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.16/886.60 = 494.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.16x = 886.60 × 494.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.16x = 438,441.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,441.43/642.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.76

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