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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.56, 961.50 and 410.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.56, 961.50 and 410.68 is: 615.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.56 : 961.50 = 410.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.56/961.50 = 410.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.56x = 961.50 × 410.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.56x = 394,868.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,868.82/641.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.48

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