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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.63, 885.35 and 420.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.63, 885.35 and 420.55 is: 580.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.63 : 885.35 = 420.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.63/885.35 = 420.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.63x = 885.35 × 420.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.63x = 372,332.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,332.78/641.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.29

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