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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.30, 886.04 and 432.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.30, 886.04 and 432.12 is: 596.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.30 : 886.04 = 432.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.30/886.04 = 432.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.30x = 886.04 × 432.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.30x = 382,877.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,877.14/642.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.10

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