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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.84, 886.92 and 476.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.84, 886.92 and 476.24 is: 658.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.84 : 886.92 = 476.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.84/886.92 = 476.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.84x = 886.92 × 476.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.84x = 422,386.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,386.78/641.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.09

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