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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.84, 886.84 and 406.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.84, 886.84 and 406.68 is: 561.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.84 : 886.84 = 406.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.84/886.84 = 406.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.84x = 886.84 × 406.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.84x = 360,660.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,660.09/642.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.04

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