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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.24, 961.66 and 425.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.24, 961.66 and 425.96 is: 638.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.24 : 961.66 = 425.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.24/961.66 = 425.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.24x = 961.66 × 425.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.24x = 409,628.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,628.69/641.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.81

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