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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.86, 885.76 and 347.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.86, 885.76 and 347.13 is: 479.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.86 : 885.76 = 347.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.86/885.76 = 347.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.86x = 885.76 × 347.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.86x = 307,469.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,469.44/641.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.03

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