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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.28, 960 and 397.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.28, 960 and 397.20 is: 594.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.28 : 960 = 397.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.28/960 = 397.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.28x = 960 × 397.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.28x = 381,312
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,312/641.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.61

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