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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.66, 887.94 and 618.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.66, 887.94 and 618.36 is: 854.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.66 : 887.94 = 618.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.66/887.94 = 618.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.66x = 887.94 × 618.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.66x = 549,066.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,066.58/642.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.37

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