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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.48, 886.70 and 394.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.48, 886.70 and 394.02 is: 543.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.48 : 886.70 = 394.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.48/886.70 = 394.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.48x = 886.70 × 394.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.48x = 349,377.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,377.53/642.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.80

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