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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.61, 962.09 and 410.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.61, 962.09 and 410.96 is: 616.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.61 : 962.09 = 410.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.61/962.09 = 410.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.61x = 962.09 × 410.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.61x = 395,380.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,380.51/641.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.23

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