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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.48, 886.76 and 494.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.48, 886.76 and 494.88 is: 683.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.48 : 886.76 = 494.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.48/886.76 = 494.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.48x = 886.76 × 494.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.48x = 438,839.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,839.79/642.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.04

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