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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.59, 885.47 and 444.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.59, 885.47 and 444.76 is: 613.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.59 : 885.47 = 444.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.59/885.47 = 444.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.59x = 885.47 × 444.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.59x = 393,817.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,817.20/641.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.82

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