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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.45, 885.03 and 375.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.45, 885.03 and 375.77 is: 518.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.45 : 885.03 = 375.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.45/885.03 = 375.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.45x = 885.03 × 375.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.45x = 332,568.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,568.53/641.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.46

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