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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.39, 962.28 and 435.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.39, 962.28 and 435.65 is: 653.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.39 : 962.28 = 435.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.39/962.28 = 435.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.39x = 962.28 × 435.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.39x = 419,212.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,212.47/641.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.61

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