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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.84, 886.82 and 406.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.84, 886.82 and 406.50 is: 560.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.84 : 886.82 = 406.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.84/886.82 = 406.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.84x = 886.82 × 406.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.84x = 360,490.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,490.30/642.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.78

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