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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.52, 886.38 and 409.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.52, 886.38 and 409.84 is: 565.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.52 : 886.38 = 409.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.52/886.38 = 409.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.52x = 886.38 × 409.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.52x = 363,273.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,273.98/642.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.39

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