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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.12, 884.94 and 408.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.12, 884.94 and 408.56 is: 563.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.12 : 884.94 = 408.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.12/884.94 = 408.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.12x = 884.94 × 408.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.12x = 361,551.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,551.09/641.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.94

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