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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.83, 886.49 and 418.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.83, 886.49 and 418.38 is: 576.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.83 : 886.49 = 418.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.83/886.49 = 418.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.83x = 886.49 × 418.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.83x = 370,887.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,887.59/642.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.97

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