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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.18, 960.49 and 468.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.18, 960.49 and 468.21 is: 701.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.18 : 960.49 = 468.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.18/960.49 = 468.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.18x = 960.49 × 468.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.18x = 449,715.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,715.21/641.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.38

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