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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.76, 887 and 422.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.76, 887 and 422.08 is: 582.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.76 : 887 = 422.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.76/887 = 422.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.76x = 887 × 422.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.76x = 374,384.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,384.96/642.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.46

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