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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.40, 884.70 and 454.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.40, 884.70 and 454.86 is: 627.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.40 : 884.70 = 454.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.40/884.70 = 454.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.40x = 884.70 × 454.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.40x = 402,414.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,414.64/641.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.40

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