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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.28, 884.22 and 449.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.28, 884.22 and 449.16 is: 619.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.28 : 884.22 = 449.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.28/884.22 = 449.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.28x = 884.22 × 449.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.28x = 397,156.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,156.26/641.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.32

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