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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.28, 886.80 and 446.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.28, 886.80 and 446.28 is: 616.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.28 : 886.80 = 446.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.28/886.80 = 446.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.28x = 886.80 × 446.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.28x = 395,761.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,761.10/642.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.18

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