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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.40, 886.32 and 409.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.40, 886.32 and 409.12 is: 564.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.40 : 886.32 = 409.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.40/886.32 = 409.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.40x = 886.32 × 409.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.40x = 362,611.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,611.24/642.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.46

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