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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.73, 886.96 and 348.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.73, 886.96 and 348.00 is: 480.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.73 : 886.96 = 348.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.73/886.96 = 348.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.73x = 886.96 × 348.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.73x = 308,659.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,659.19/642.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.23

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