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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.24, 884.88 and 494.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.24, 884.88 and 494.58 is: 681.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.24 : 884.88 = 494.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.24/884.88 = 494.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.24x = 884.88 × 494.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.24x = 437,643.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,643.95/642.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.43

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