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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.15, 884.93 and 454.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.15, 884.93 and 454.95 is: 627.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.15 : 884.93 = 454.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.15/884.93 = 454.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.15x = 884.93 × 454.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.15x = 402,596.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,596.63/641.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.93

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