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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.85, 883.44 and 548.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.85, 883.44 and 548.28 is: 754.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.85 : 883.44 = 548.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.85/883.44 = 548.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.85x = 883.44 × 548.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.85x = 484,372.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,372.48/641.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.65

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