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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.33, 886.34 and 495.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.33, 886.34 and 495.32 is: 683.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.33 : 886.34 = 495.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.33/886.34 = 495.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.33x = 886.34 × 495.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.33x = 439,018.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,018.74/642.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.48

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