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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.12, 960.99 and 457.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.12, 960.99 and 457.96 is: 686.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.12 : 960.99 = 457.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.12/960.99 = 457.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.12x = 960.99 × 457.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.12x = 440,095.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,095.24/641.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.45

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