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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.56, 961.70 and 410.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.56, 961.70 and 410.70 is: 615.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.56 : 961.70 = 410.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.56/961.70 = 410.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.56x = 961.70 × 410.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.56x = 394,970.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,970.19/641.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.64

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