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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.32, 962.60 and 398.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.32, 962.60 and 398.32 is: 597.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.32 : 962.60 = 398.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.32/962.60 = 398.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.32x = 962.60 × 398.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.32x = 383,422.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,422.83/641.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.87

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