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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.37, 886.89 and 406.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.37, 886.89 and 406.41 is: 561.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.37 : 886.89 = 406.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.37/886.89 = 406.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.37x = 886.89 × 406.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.37x = 360,440.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,440.96/642.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.11

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