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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.60, 886.78 and 347.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.60, 886.78 and 347.87 is: 480.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.60 : 886.78 = 347.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.60/886.78 = 347.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.60x = 886.78 × 347.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.60x = 308,483.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,483.48/642.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.06

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