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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.28, 954.24 and 639.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.28, 954.24 and 639.12 is: 951.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.28 : 954.24 = 639.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.28/954.24 = 639.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.28x = 954.24 × 639.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.28x = 609,873.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,873.87/641.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.03

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