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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.39, 886.23 and 421.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.39, 886.23 and 421.05 is: 580.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.39 : 886.23 = 421.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.39/886.23 = 421.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.39x = 886.23 × 421.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.39x = 373,147.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,147.14/642.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.87

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