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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.10, 962.46 and 612.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.10, 962.46 and 612.75 is: 919.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.10 : 962.46 = 612.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.10/962.46 = 612.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.10x = 962.46 × 612.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.10x = 589,747.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,747.37/641.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.90

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