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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.34, 885.03 and 467.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.34, 885.03 and 467.42 is: 645.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.34 : 885.03 = 467.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.34/885.03 = 467.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.34x = 885.03 × 467.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.34x = 413,680.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,680.72/641.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.03

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