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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.33, 884.72 and 402.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.33, 884.72 and 402.02 is: 554.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.33 : 884.72 = 402.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.33/884.72 = 402.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.33x = 884.72 × 402.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.33x = 355,669.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,669.71/641.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.58

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