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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.13, 962.91 and 399.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.13, 962.91 and 399.34 is: 599.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.13 : 962.91 = 399.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.13/962.91 = 399.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.13x = 962.91 × 399.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.13x = 384,528.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,528.48/641.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.77

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