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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.42, 886.50 and 409.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.42, 886.50 and 409.95 is: 565.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.42 : 886.50 = 409.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.42/886.50 = 409.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.42x = 886.50 × 409.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.42x = 363,420.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,420.68/642.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.71

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