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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.17, 961.76 and 424.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.17, 961.76 and 424.70 is: 637.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.17 : 961.76 = 424.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.17/961.76 = 424.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.17x = 961.76 × 424.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.17x = 408,452.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,452.54/641.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.04

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