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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.48, 886.25 and 380.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.48, 886.25 and 380.45 is: 524.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.48 : 886.25 = 380.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.48/886.25 = 380.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.48x = 886.25 × 380.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.48x = 337,173.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,173.81/642.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.80

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