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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.75, 886.65 and 406.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.75, 886.65 and 406.27 is: 560.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.75 : 886.65 = 406.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.75/886.65 = 406.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.75x = 886.65 × 406.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.75x = 360,217.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,217.84/642.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.43

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