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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.04, 960.12 and 396.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.04, 960.12 and 396.87 is: 594.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.04 : 960.12 = 396.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.04/960.12 = 396.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.04x = 960.12 × 396.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.04x = 381,042.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,042.82/641.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.41

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