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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.25, 884.92 and 346.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.25, 884.92 and 346.51 is: 478.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.25 : 884.92 = 346.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.25/884.92 = 346.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.25x = 884.92 × 346.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.25x = 306,634.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,634.98/641.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.19

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