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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.55, 886.88 and 419.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.55, 886.88 and 419.04 is: 578.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.55 : 886.88 = 419.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.55/886.88 = 419.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.55x = 886.88 × 419.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.55x = 371,638.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,638.20/642.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.38

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