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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.60, 886.50 and 435.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.60, 886.50 and 435.24 is: 600.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.60 : 886.50 = 435.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.60/886.50 = 435.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.60x = 886.50 × 435.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.60x = 385,840.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,840.26/642.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.44

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