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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.29, 885.03 and 483.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.29, 885.03 and 483.65 is: 667.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.29 : 885.03 = 483.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.29/885.03 = 483.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.29x = 885.03 × 483.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.29x = 428,039.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,039.35/641.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.46

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