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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.54, 886.11 and 418.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.54, 886.11 and 418.35 is: 576.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.54 : 886.11 = 418.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.54/886.11 = 418.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.54x = 886.11 × 418.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.54x = 370,704.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,704.12/642.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.94

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