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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.24, 961.82 and 435.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.24, 961.82 and 435.30 is: 652.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.24 : 961.82 = 435.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.24/961.82 = 435.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.24x = 961.82 × 435.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.24x = 418,680.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,680.25/641.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.92

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