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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.30, 960.13 and 479.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.30, 960.13 and 479.71 is: 718.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.30 : 960.13 = 479.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.30/960.13 = 479.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.30x = 960.13 × 479.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.30x = 460,576.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,576.76/641.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.19

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