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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.33, 886.59 and 406.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.33, 886.59 and 406.53 is: 561.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.33 : 886.59 = 406.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.33/886.59 = 406.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.33x = 886.59 × 406.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.33x = 360,425.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,425.43/642.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.12

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