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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.86, 887.15 and 348.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.86, 887.15 and 348.12 is: 480.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.86 : 887.15 = 348.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.86/887.15 = 348.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.86x = 887.15 × 348.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.86x = 308,832.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,832.92/642.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.41

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