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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.38, 962.61 and 398.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.38, 962.61 and 398.11 is: 597.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.38 : 962.61 = 398.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.38/962.61 = 398.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.38x = 962.61 × 398.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.38x = 383,224.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,224.67/641.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.50

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