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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.39, 886.50 and 347.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.39, 886.50 and 347.66 is: 479.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.39 : 886.50 = 347.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.39/886.50 = 347.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.39x = 886.50 × 347.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.39x = 308,200.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,200.59/642.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.77

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