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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.14, 961.44 and 435.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.14, 961.44 and 435.76 is: 653.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.14 : 961.44 = 435.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.14/961.44 = 435.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.14x = 961.44 × 435.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.14x = 418,957.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,957.09/641.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.46

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