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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.22, 885.22 and 455.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.22, 885.22 and 455.40 is: 627.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.22 : 885.22 = 455.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.22/885.22 = 455.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.22x = 885.22 × 455.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.22x = 403,128.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,128.05/642.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.71

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