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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.88, 884.98 and 475.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.88, 884.98 and 475.81 is: 656.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.88 : 884.98 = 475.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.88/884.98 = 475.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.88x = 884.98 × 475.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.88x = 421,082.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,082.33/641.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.01

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