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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.46, 960.36 and 590.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.46, 960.36 and 590.43 is: 883.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.46 : 960.36 = 590.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.46/960.36 = 590.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.46x = 960.36 × 590.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.46x = 567,025.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,025.35/641.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.96

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