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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.41, 960.37 and 409.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.41, 960.37 and 409.04 is: 612.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.41 : 960.37 = 409.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.41/960.37 = 409.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.41x = 960.37 × 409.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.41x = 392,831.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,831.12/641.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.45

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