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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.28, 884.84 and 404.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.28, 884.84 and 404.81 is: 558.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.28 : 884.84 = 404.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.28/884.84 = 404.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.28x = 884.84 × 404.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.28x = 358,196.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,196.20/641.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.56

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