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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.96, 886.14 and 476.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.96, 886.14 and 476.64 is: 656.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.96 : 886.14 = 476.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.96/886.14 = 476.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.96x = 886.14 × 476.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.96x = 422,369.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,369.77/642.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.91

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