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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.58, 886.47 and 380.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.58, 886.47 and 380.44 is: 524.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.58 : 886.47 = 380.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.58/886.47 = 380.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.58x = 886.47 × 380.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.58x = 337,246.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,246.74/642.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.84

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