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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.84, 881.43 and 580.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.84, 881.43 and 580.44 is: 795.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.84 : 881.43 = 580.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.84/881.43 = 580.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.84x = 881.43 × 580.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.84x = 511,617.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,617.23/642.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.87

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