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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.54, 885.56 and 405.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.54, 885.56 and 405.89 is: 560.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.54 : 885.56 = 405.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.54/885.56 = 405.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.54x = 885.56 × 405.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.54x = 359,436.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,436.81/641.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.27

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