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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.88, 886.32 and 623.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.88, 886.32 and 623.44 is: 859.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.88 : 886.32 = 623.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.88/886.32 = 623.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.88x = 886.32 × 623.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.88x = 552,567.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,567.34/642.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.52

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