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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.62, 961.27 and 421.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.62, 961.27 and 421.24 is: 632.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.62 : 961.27 = 421.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.62/961.27 = 421.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.62x = 961.27 × 421.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.62x = 404,925.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,925.37/640.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.08

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