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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.52, 962.28 and 414.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.52, 962.28 and 414.96 is: 622.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.52 : 962.28 = 414.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.52/962.28 = 414.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.52x = 962.28 × 414.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.52x = 399,307.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,307.71/641.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.44

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