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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.32, 960.46 and 625.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.32, 960.46 and 625.83 is: 937.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.32 : 960.46 = 625.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.32/960.46 = 625.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.32x = 960.46 × 625.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.32x = 601,079.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,079.52/641.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.26

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