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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.26, 961.38 and 590.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.26, 961.38 and 590.01 is: 884.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.26 : 961.38 = 590.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.26/961.38 = 590.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.26x = 961.38 × 590.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.26x = 567,223.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,223.81/641.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.55

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