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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.89, 887.57 and 422.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.89, 887.57 and 422.23 is: 582.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.89 : 887.57 = 422.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.89/887.57 = 422.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.89x = 887.57 × 422.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.89x = 374,752.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,752.13/642.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.92

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