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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.80, 887.06 and 394.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.80, 887.06 and 394.25 is: 544.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.80 : 887.06 = 394.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.80/887.06 = 394.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.80x = 887.06 × 394.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.80x = 349,719.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,719.96/642.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.06

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