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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.84, 886.86 and 409.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.84, 886.86 and 409.92 is: 565.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.84 : 886.86 = 409.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.84/886.86 = 409.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.84x = 886.86 × 409.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.84x = 363,541.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,541.65/642.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.52

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