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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.03, 961.59 and 469.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.03, 961.59 and 469.82 is: 704.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.03 : 961.59 = 469.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.03/961.59 = 469.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.03x = 961.59 × 469.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.03x = 451,778.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,778.38/641.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.77

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