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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.43, 885.38 and 405.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.43, 885.38 and 405.45 is: 559.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.43 : 885.38 = 405.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.43/885.38 = 405.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.43x = 885.38 × 405.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.43x = 358,975.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,975.29/641.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.65

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