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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.27, 884.68 and 431.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.27, 884.68 and 431.52 is: 595.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.27 : 884.68 = 431.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.27/884.68 = 431.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.27x = 884.68 × 431.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.27x = 381,757.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,757.11/641.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.31

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