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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.17, 884.68 and 405.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.17, 884.68 and 405.19 is: 559.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.17 : 884.68 = 405.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.17/884.68 = 405.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.17x = 884.68 × 405.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.17x = 358,463.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,463.49/641.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.08

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