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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.18, 886.14 and 406.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.18, 886.14 and 406.04 is: 560.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.18 : 886.14 = 406.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.18/886.14 = 406.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.18x = 886.14 × 406.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.18x = 359,808.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,808.29/642.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.29

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