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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.19, 884.52 and 442.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.19, 884.52 and 442.29 is: 610.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.19 : 884.52 = 442.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.19/884.52 = 442.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.19x = 884.52 × 442.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.19x = 391,214.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,214.35/641.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.14

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