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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.33, 886.68 and 406.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.33, 886.68 and 406.62 is: 561.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.33 : 886.68 = 406.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.33/886.68 = 406.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.33x = 886.68 × 406.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.33x = 360,541.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,541.82/642.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.30

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