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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.36, 960.96 and 458.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.36, 960.96 and 458.44 is: 686.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.36 : 960.96 = 458.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.36/960.96 = 458.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.36x = 960.96 × 458.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.36x = 440,542.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,542.50/641.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.89

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