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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.80, 887.06 and 348.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.80, 887.06 and 348.07 is: 480.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.80 : 887.06 = 348.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.80/887.06 = 348.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.80x = 887.06 × 348.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.80x = 308,759.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,759.47/642.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.33

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