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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.80, 886.92 and 409.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.80, 886.92 and 409.76 is: 565.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.80 : 886.92 = 409.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.80/886.92 = 409.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.80x = 886.92 × 409.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.80x = 363,424.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,424.34/642.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.38

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