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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.14, 960.72 and 437.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.14, 960.72 and 437.02 is: 654.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.14 : 960.72 = 437.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.14/960.72 = 437.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.14x = 960.72 × 437.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.14x = 419,853.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,853.85/641.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.86

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