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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.30, 963.03 and 419.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.30, 963.03 and 419.30 is: 629.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.30 : 963.03 = 419.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.30/963.03 = 419.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.30x = 963.03 × 419.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.30x = 403,793.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,793.66/641.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.65

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