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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.90, 886.91 and 406.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.90, 886.91 and 406.68 is: 561.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.90 : 886.91 = 406.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.90/886.91 = 406.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.90x = 886.91 × 406.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.90x = 360,686.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,686.53/642.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.03

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