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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.52, 885 and 405.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.52, 885 and 405.36 is: 559.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.52 : 885 = 405.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.52/885 = 405.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.52x = 885 × 405.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.52x = 358,743.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,743.60/641.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.21

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