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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.10, 884.79 and 361.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.10, 884.79 and 361.34 is: 498.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.10 : 884.79 = 361.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.10/884.79 = 361.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.10x = 884.79 × 361.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.10x = 319,710.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,710.02/641.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.69

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