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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.57, 886.38 and 406.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.57, 886.38 and 406.08 is: 560.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.57 : 886.38 = 406.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.57/886.38 = 406.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.57x = 886.38 × 406.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.57x = 359,939.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,939.67/642.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.16

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