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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.74, 886 and 409

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.74, 886 and 409 is: 564.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.74 : 886 = 409 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.74/886 = 409/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.74x = 886 × 409
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.74x = 362,374
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,374/641.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.67

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