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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.83, 885.75 and 464.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.83, 885.75 and 464.88 is: 641.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.83 : 885.75 = 464.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.83/885.75 = 464.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.83x = 885.75 × 464.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.83x = 411,767.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,767.46/641.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.55

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