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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.26, 886.05 and 492.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.26, 886.05 and 492.91 is: 680.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.26 : 886.05 = 492.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.26/886.05 = 492.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.26x = 886.05 × 492.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.26x = 436,742.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,742.91/642.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.01

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