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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.46, 883.68 and 493.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.46, 883.68 and 493.20 is: 679.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.46 : 883.68 = 493.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.46/883.68 = 493.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.46x = 883.68 × 493.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.46x = 435,830.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,830.98/641.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.44

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