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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.34, 961.92 and 480.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.34, 961.92 and 480.24 is: 720.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.34 : 961.92 = 480.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.34/961.92 = 480.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.34x = 961.92 × 480.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.34x = 461,952.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,952.46/641.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.29

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