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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.49, 962.07 and 538.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.49, 962.07 and 538.84 is: 808.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.49 : 962.07 = 538.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.49/962.07 = 538.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.49x = 962.07 × 538.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.49x = 518,401.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,401.80/641.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.12

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