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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.89, 885.54 and 420.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.89, 885.54 and 420.57 is: 580.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.89 : 885.54 = 420.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.89/885.54 = 420.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.89x = 885.54 × 420.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.89x = 372,431.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,431.56/641.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.21

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