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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.14, 884.71 and 419.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.14, 884.71 and 419.74 is: 579.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.14 : 884.71 = 419.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.14/884.71 = 419.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.14x = 884.71 × 419.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.14x = 371,348.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,348.18/641.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.20

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