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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.13, 885.03 and 408.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.13, 885.03 and 408.27 is: 563.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.13 : 885.03 = 408.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.13/885.03 = 408.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.13x = 885.03 × 408.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.13x = 361,331.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,331.20/641.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.58

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