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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.82, 880.27 and 615.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.82, 880.27 and 615.36 is: 843.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.82 : 880.27 = 615.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.82/880.27 = 615.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.82x = 880.27 × 615.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.82x = 541,682.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,682.95/641.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.98

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