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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.67, 886.69 and 433.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.67, 886.69 and 433.08 is: 597.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.67 : 886.69 = 433.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.67/886.69 = 433.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.67x = 886.69 × 433.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.67x = 384,007.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,007.68/642.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.52

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