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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.71, 886.94 and 347.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.71, 886.94 and 347.98 is: 480.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.71 : 886.94 = 347.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.71/886.94 = 347.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.71x = 886.94 × 347.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.71x = 308,634.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,634.73/642.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.21

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