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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.04, 962.40 and 458.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.04, 962.40 and 458.56 is: 688.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.04 : 962.40 = 458.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.04/962.40 = 458.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.04x = 962.40 × 458.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.04x = 441,318.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,318.14/641.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.44

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