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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.56, 886.34 and 474.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.56, 886.34 and 474.34 is: 654.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.56 : 886.34 = 474.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.56/886.34 = 474.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.56x = 886.34 × 474.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.56x = 420,426.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,426.99/642.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.30

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