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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.03, 884.60 and 357.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.03, 884.60 and 357.45 is: 493.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.03 : 884.60 = 357.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.03/884.60 = 357.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.03x = 884.60 × 357.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.03x = 316,196.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,196.51/641.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.27

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