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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.05, 884.66 and 357.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.05, 884.66 and 357.49 is: 493.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.05 : 884.66 = 357.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.05/884.66 = 357.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.05x = 884.66 × 357.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.05x = 316,253.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,253.57/641.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.34

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