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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.62, 885.63 and 621.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.62, 885.63 and 621.10 is: 857.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.62 : 885.63 = 621.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.62/885.63 = 621.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.62x = 885.63 × 621.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.62x = 550,064.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,064.79/641.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.31

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