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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.21, 886.24 and 347.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.21, 886.24 and 347.48 is: 479.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.21 : 886.24 = 347.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.21/886.24 = 347.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.21x = 886.24 × 347.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.21x = 307,947.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,947.11/642.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.51

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