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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.18, 885.13 and 623.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.18, 885.13 and 623.97 is: 861.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.18 : 885.13 = 623.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.18/885.13 = 623.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.18x = 885.13 × 623.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.18x = 552,293.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,293.01/641.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.37

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