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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.28, 886.74 and 409.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.28, 886.74 and 409.72 is: 565.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.28 : 886.74 = 409.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.28/886.74 = 409.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.28x = 886.74 × 409.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.28x = 363,315.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,315.11/642.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.66

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