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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.35, 961.71 and 328.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.35, 961.71 and 328.69 is: 492.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.35 : 961.71 = 328.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.35/961.71 = 328.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.35x = 961.71 × 328.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.35x = 316,104.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,104.46/641.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.87

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