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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.49, 886.73 and 422.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.49, 886.73 and 422.08 is: 582.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.49 : 886.73 = 422.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.49/886.73 = 422.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.49x = 886.73 × 422.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.49x = 374,271.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,271.00/642.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.53

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