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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.04, 883.98 and 475.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.04, 883.98 and 475.38 is: 655.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.04 : 883.98 = 475.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.04/883.98 = 475.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.04x = 883.98 × 475.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.04x = 420,226.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,226.41/641.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.54

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