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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.34, 962.82 and 425.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.34, 962.82 and 425.34 is: 638.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.34 : 962.82 = 425.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.34/962.82 = 425.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.34x = 962.82 × 425.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.34x = 409,525.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,525.86/641.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.55

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