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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.60, 962.40 and 598.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.60, 962.40 and 598.40 is: 897.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.60 : 962.40 = 598.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.60/962.40 = 598.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.60x = 962.40 × 598.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.60x = 575,900.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,900.16/641.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.60

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