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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.14, 961.92 and 454.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.14, 961.92 and 454.30 is: 681.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.14 : 961.92 = 454.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.14/961.92 = 454.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.14x = 961.92 × 454.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.14x = 437,000.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,000.26/641.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.60

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