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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.91, 885.86 and 379.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.91, 885.86 and 379.83 is: 524.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.91 : 885.86 = 379.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.91/885.86 = 379.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.91x = 885.86 × 379.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.91x = 336,474.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,474.30/641.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.18

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