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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.04, 883.62 and 485.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.04, 883.62 and 485.52 is: 669.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.04 : 883.62 = 485.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.04/883.62 = 485.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.04x = 883.62 × 485.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.04x = 429,015.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,015.18/641.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.25

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