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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.62, 885.49 and 361.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.62, 885.49 and 361.90 is: 499.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.62 : 885.49 = 361.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.62/885.49 = 361.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.62x = 885.49 × 361.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.62x = 320,458.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,458.83/641.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.45

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