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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.22, 884.73 and 431.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.22, 884.73 and 431.79 is: 595.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.22 : 884.73 = 431.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.22/884.73 = 431.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.22x = 884.73 × 431.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.22x = 382,017.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,017.57/641.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.77

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