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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.52, 960.55 and 446.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.52, 960.55 and 446.11 is: 667.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.52 : 960.55 = 446.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.52/960.55 = 446.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.52x = 960.55 × 446.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.52x = 428,511.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,511.05/641.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.96

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