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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.57, 886.74 and 347.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.57, 886.74 and 347.83 is: 480.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.57 : 886.74 = 347.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.57/886.74 = 347.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.57x = 886.74 × 347.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.57x = 308,434.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,434.77/642.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.00

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