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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.46, 885.96 and 421.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.46, 885.96 and 421.38 is: 581.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.46 : 885.96 = 421.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.46/885.96 = 421.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.46x = 885.96 × 421.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.46x = 373,325.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,325.82/641.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.99

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