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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.58, 884.97 and 445.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.58, 884.97 and 445.02 is: 613.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.58 : 884.97 = 445.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.58/884.97 = 445.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.58x = 884.97 × 445.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.58x = 393,829.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,829.35/641.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.84

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