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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.76, 886.80 and 409.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.76, 886.80 and 409.84 is: 565.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.76 : 886.80 = 409.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.76/886.80 = 409.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.76x = 886.80 × 409.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.76x = 363,446.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,446.11/642.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.45

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