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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.18, 886.41 and 406.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.18, 886.41 and 406.20 is: 560.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.18 : 886.41 = 406.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.18/886.41 = 406.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.18x = 886.41 × 406.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.18x = 360,059.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,059.74/642.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.68

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