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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.68, 886.64 and 406.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.68, 886.64 and 406.52 is: 560.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.68 : 886.64 = 406.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.68/886.64 = 406.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.68x = 886.64 × 406.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.68x = 360,436.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,436.89/642.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.83

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