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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.69, 886.03 and 406.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.69, 886.03 and 406.52 is: 560.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.69 : 886.03 = 406.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.69/886.03 = 406.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.69x = 886.03 × 406.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.69x = 360,188.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,188.92/642.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.44

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