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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.67, 885.60 and 446.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.67, 885.60 and 446.06 is: 615.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.67 : 885.60 = 446.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.67/885.60 = 446.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.67x = 885.60 × 446.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.67x = 395,026.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,026.31/641.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.62

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