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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.31, 962.33 and 636.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.31, 962.33 and 636.09 is: 954.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.31 : 962.33 = 636.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.31/962.33 = 636.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.31x = 962.33 × 636.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.31x = 612,129.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,129.47/641.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.50

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