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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.84, 886.41 and 495.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.84, 886.41 and 495.15 is: 682.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.84 : 886.41 = 495.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.84/886.41 = 495.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.84x = 886.41 × 495.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.84x = 438,905.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,905.91/642.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.76

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