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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.28, 963.84 and 299.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.28, 963.84 and 299.52 is: 450.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.28 : 963.84 = 299.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.28/963.84 = 299.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.28x = 963.84 × 299.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.28x = 288,689.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,689.36/641.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.18

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