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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.53, 886.68 and 347.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.53, 886.68 and 347.79 is: 479.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.53 : 886.68 = 347.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.53/886.68 = 347.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.53x = 886.68 × 347.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.53x = 308,378.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,378.44/642.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.95

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