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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.01, 963.39 and 436.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.01, 963.39 and 436.89 is: 656.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.01 : 963.39 = 436.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.01/963.39 = 436.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.01x = 963.39 × 436.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.01x = 420,895.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,895.46/641.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.61

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