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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.34, 885.24 and 439.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.34, 885.24 and 439.47 is: 606.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.34 : 885.24 = 439.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.34/885.24 = 439.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.34x = 885.24 × 439.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.34x = 389,036.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,036.42/641.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.60

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