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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.82, 886.50 and 477.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.82, 886.50 and 477.45 is: 658.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.82 : 886.50 = 477.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.82/886.50 = 477.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.82x = 886.50 × 477.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.82x = 423,259.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,259.43/642.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.44

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