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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.96, 886.68 and 422.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.96, 886.68 and 422.10 is: 582.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.96 : 886.68 = 422.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.96/886.68 = 422.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.96x = 886.68 × 422.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.96x = 374,267.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,267.63/642.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.10

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