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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.76, 885.69 and 445.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.76, 885.69 and 445.38 is: 614.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.76 : 885.69 = 445.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.76/885.69 = 445.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.76x = 885.69 × 445.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.76x = 394,468.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,468.61/641.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.67

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