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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.21, 962.25 and 479.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.21, 962.25 and 479.30 is: 719.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.21 : 962.25 = 479.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.21/962.25 = 479.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.21x = 962.25 × 479.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.21x = 461,201.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,201.61/641.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.27

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