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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.55, 885.42 and 494.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.55, 885.42 and 494.13 is: 681.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.55 : 885.42 = 494.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.55/885.42 = 494.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.55x = 885.42 × 494.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.55x = 437,512.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,512.58/641.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.96

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