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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.60, 886.32 and 409.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.60, 886.32 and 409.68 is: 565.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.60 : 886.32 = 409.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.60/886.32 = 409.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.60x = 886.32 × 409.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.60x = 363,107.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,107.58/642.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.06

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