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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.30, 961.95 and 634.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.30, 961.95 and 634.92 is: 952.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.30 : 961.95 = 634.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.30/961.95 = 634.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.30x = 961.95 × 634.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.30x = 610,761.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,761.29/641.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.39

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