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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.28, 885.30 and 485.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.28, 885.30 and 485.76 is: 670.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.28 : 885.30 = 485.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.28/885.30 = 485.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.28x = 885.30 × 485.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.28x = 430,043.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,043.33/641.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.60

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