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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.63, 884.63 and 475.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.63, 884.63 and 475.56 is: 655.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.63 : 884.63 = 475.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.63/884.63 = 475.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.63x = 884.63 × 475.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.63x = 420,692.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,692.27/641.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.67

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