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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.96, 885.30 and 421.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.96, 885.30 and 421.10 is: 580.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.96 : 885.30 = 421.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.96/885.30 = 421.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.96x = 885.30 × 421.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.96x = 372,799.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,799.83/641.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.72

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