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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.26, 885.93 and 409.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.26, 885.93 and 409.52 is: 564.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.26 : 885.93 = 409.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.26/885.93 = 409.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.26x = 885.93 × 409.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.26x = 362,806.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,806.05/642.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.89

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