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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.26, 885.12 and 405.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.26, 885.12 and 405.25 is: 559.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.26 : 885.12 = 405.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.26/885.12 = 405.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.26x = 885.12 × 405.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.26x = 358,694.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,694.88/641.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.36

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