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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.23, 884.81 and 361.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.23, 884.81 and 361.46 is: 498.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.23 : 884.81 = 361.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.23/884.81 = 361.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.23x = 884.81 × 361.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.23x = 319,821.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,821.62/641.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.76

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