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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.41, 962.91 and 447.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.41, 962.91 and 447.64 is: 672.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.41 : 962.91 = 447.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.41/962.91 = 447.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.41x = 962.91 × 447.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.41x = 431,035.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,035.17/641.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.02

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