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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.96, 887.88 and 422.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.96, 887.88 and 422.16 is: 582.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.96 : 887.88 = 422.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.96/887.88 = 422.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.96x = 887.88 × 422.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.96x = 374,827.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,827.42/642.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.97

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