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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.68, 886.05 and 406.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.68, 886.05 and 406.03 is: 560.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.68 : 886.05 = 406.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.68/886.05 = 406.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.68x = 886.05 × 406.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.68x = 359,762.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,762.88/641.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.66

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