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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.54, 885.24 and 445.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.54, 885.24 and 445.11 is: 614.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.54 : 885.24 = 445.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.54/885.24 = 445.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.54x = 885.24 × 445.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.54x = 394,029.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,029.18/641.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.20

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