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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.19, 883.80 and 454.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.19, 883.80 and 454.68 is: 626.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.19 : 883.80 = 454.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.19/883.80 = 454.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.19x = 883.80 × 454.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.19x = 401,846.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,846.18/641.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.72

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