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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.31, 884.06 and 454.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.31, 884.06 and 454.23 is: 626.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.31 : 884.06 = 454.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.31/884.06 = 454.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.31x = 884.06 × 454.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.31x = 401,564.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,564.30/641.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.16

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