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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.70, 885.41 and 445.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.70, 885.41 and 445.87 is: 614.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.70 : 885.41 = 445.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.70/885.41 = 445.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.70x = 885.41 × 445.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.70x = 394,773.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,773.33/642.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.25

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