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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.06, 885.57 and 509.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.06, 885.57 and 509.90 is: 704.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.06 : 885.57 = 509.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.06/885.57 = 509.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.06x = 885.57 × 509.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.06x = 451,552.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,552.14/641.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.38

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