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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.34, 885.63 and 431.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.34, 885.63 and 431.52 is: 595.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.34 : 885.63 = 431.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.34/885.63 = 431.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.34x = 885.63 × 431.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.34x = 382,167.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,167.06/641.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.89

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