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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.61, 960.26 and 398.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.61, 960.26 and 398.34 is: 596.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.61 : 960.26 = 398.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.61/960.26 = 398.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.61x = 960.26 × 398.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.61x = 382,507.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,507.98/641.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.17

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