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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.78, 885.40 and 405.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.78, 885.40 and 405.67 is: 559.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.78 : 885.40 = 405.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.78/885.40 = 405.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.78x = 885.40 × 405.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.78x = 359,180.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,180.22/641.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.66

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