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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.04, 962.28 and 450.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.04, 962.28 and 450.24 is: 675.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.04 : 962.28 = 450.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.04/962.28 = 450.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.04x = 962.28 × 450.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.04x = 433,256.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,256.95/641.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.87

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