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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.87, 887.16 and 348.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.87, 887.16 and 348.14 is: 480.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.87 : 887.16 = 348.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.87/887.16 = 348.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.87x = 887.16 × 348.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.87x = 308,851.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,851.45/642.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.43

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