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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.95, 887.52 and 406.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.95, 887.52 and 406.85 is: 561.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.95 : 887.52 = 406.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.95/887.52 = 406.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.95x = 887.52 × 406.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.95x = 361,087.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,087.51/642.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.61

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