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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.33, 885.74 and 476.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.33, 885.74 and 476.28 is: 656.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.33 : 885.74 = 476.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.33/885.74 = 476.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.33x = 885.74 × 476.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.33x = 421,857.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,857.87/642.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.76

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