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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.43, 884.94 and 420.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.43, 884.94 and 420.51 is: 580.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.43 : 884.94 = 420.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.43/884.94 = 420.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.43x = 884.94 × 420.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.43x = 372,126.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,126.12/641.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.15

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