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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.46, 962.42 and 381.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.46, 962.42 and 381.68 is: 572.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.46 : 962.42 = 381.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.46/962.42 = 381.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.46x = 962.42 × 381.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.46x = 367,336.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,336.47/641.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.66

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