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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.17, 884.48 and 404.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.17, 884.48 and 404.67 is: 558.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.17 : 884.48 = 404.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.17/884.48 = 404.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.17x = 884.48 × 404.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.17x = 357,922.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,922.52/641.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.23

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