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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.54, 884.46 and 627.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.54, 884.46 and 627.74 is: 865.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.54 : 884.46 = 627.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.54/884.46 = 627.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.54x = 884.46 × 627.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.54x = 555,210.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,210.92/641.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.43

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