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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.04, 959.40 and 448.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.04, 959.40 and 448.08 is: 670.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.04 : 959.40 = 448.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.04/959.40 = 448.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.04x = 959.40 × 448.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.04x = 429,887.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,887.95/641.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.61

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