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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.12, 885.50 and 467.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.12, 885.50 and 467.24 is: 645.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.12 : 885.50 = 467.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.12/885.50 = 467.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.12x = 885.50 × 467.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.12x = 413,741.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,741.02/641.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.34

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