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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.39, 885.33 and 493.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.39, 885.33 and 493.83 is: 681.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.39 : 885.33 = 493.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.39/885.33 = 493.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.39x = 885.33 × 493.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.39x = 437,202.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,202.51/641.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.65

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