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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.48, 961.26 and 459.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.48, 961.26 and 459.26 is: 688.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.48 : 961.26 = 459.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.48/961.26 = 459.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.48x = 961.26 × 459.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.48x = 441,468.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,468.27/641.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.20

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