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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.21, 886.25 and 502.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.21, 886.25 and 502.47 is: 693.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.21 : 886.25 = 502.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.21/886.25 = 502.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.21x = 886.25 × 502.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.21x = 445,311.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,311.53/642.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.40

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