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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.44, 886.02 and 409.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.44, 886.02 and 409.64 is: 564.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.44 : 886.02 = 409.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.44/886.02 = 409.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.44x = 886.02 × 409.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.44x = 362,949.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,949.23/642.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.95

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