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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.08, 961.60 and 424.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.08, 961.60 and 424.60 is: 636.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.08 : 961.60 = 424.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.08/961.60 = 424.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.08x = 961.60 × 424.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.08x = 408,295.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,295.36/641.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.89

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