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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.16, 959.76 and 432.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.16, 959.76 and 432.54 is: 647.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.16 : 959.76 = 432.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.16/959.76 = 432.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.16x = 959.76 × 432.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.16x = 415,134.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,134.59/641.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.47

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