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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.13, 884.70 and 361.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.13, 884.70 and 361.41 is: 498.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.13 : 884.70 = 361.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.13/884.70 = 361.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.13x = 884.70 × 361.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.13x = 319,739.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,739.43/641.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.71

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