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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.16, 962.28 and 580.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.16, 962.28 and 580.68 is: 871.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.16 : 962.28 = 580.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.16/962.28 = 580.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.16x = 962.28 × 580.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.16x = 558,776.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,776.75/641.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.51

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