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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.98, 885.81 and 379.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.98, 885.81 and 379.87 is: 524.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.98 : 885.81 = 379.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.98/885.81 = 379.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.98x = 885.81 × 379.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.98x = 336,492.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,492.64/641.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.15

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