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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.76, 886.74 and 493.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.76, 886.74 and 493.41 is: 680.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.76 : 886.74 = 493.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.76/886.74 = 493.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.76x = 886.74 × 493.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.76x = 437,526.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,526.38/642.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.70

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