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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.60, 886.24 and 418.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.60, 886.24 and 418.59 is: 577.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.60 : 886.24 = 418.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.60/886.24 = 418.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.60x = 886.24 × 418.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.60x = 370,964.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,964.68/642.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.29

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