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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.32, 886.17 and 406.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.32, 886.17 and 406.29 is: 560.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.32 : 886.17 = 406.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.32/886.17 = 406.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.32x = 886.17 × 406.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.32x = 360,042.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,042.01/642.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.53

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