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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.16, 961.74 and 460.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.16, 961.74 and 460.08 is: 690.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.16 : 961.74 = 460.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.16/961.74 = 460.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.16x = 961.74 × 460.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.16x = 442,477.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,477.34/641.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.12

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