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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.28, 960.54 and 445.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.28, 960.54 and 445.71 is: 667.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.28 : 960.54 = 445.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.28/960.54 = 445.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.28x = 960.54 × 445.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.28x = 428,117.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,117.48/641.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.60

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