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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.40, 962.10 and 435.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.40, 962.10 and 435.30 is: 652.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.40 : 962.10 = 435.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.40/962.10 = 435.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.40x = 962.10 × 435.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.40x = 418,802.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,802.13/641.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.95

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