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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.69, 886.92 and 347.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.69, 886.92 and 347.96 is: 480.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.69 : 886.92 = 347.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.69/886.92 = 347.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.69x = 886.92 × 347.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.69x = 308,614.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,614.33/642.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.19

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