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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.12, 884.32 and 494.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.12, 884.32 and 494.16 is: 681.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.12 : 884.32 = 494.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.12/884.32 = 494.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.12x = 884.32 × 494.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.12x = 436,995.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,995.57/641.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.61

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