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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.36, 960.64 and 397.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.36, 960.64 and 397.12 is: 594.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.36 : 960.64 = 397.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.36/960.64 = 397.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.36x = 960.64 × 397.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.36x = 381,489.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,489.36/641.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.81

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