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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.48, 886.61 and 347.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.48, 886.61 and 347.74 is: 479.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.48 : 886.61 = 347.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.48/886.61 = 347.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.48x = 886.61 × 347.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.48x = 308,309.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,309.76/642.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.87

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