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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.87, 886.14 and 485.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.87, 886.14 and 485.33 is: 668.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.87 : 886.14 = 485.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.87/886.14 = 485.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.87x = 886.14 × 485.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.87x = 430,065.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,065.90/642.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.98

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