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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.62, 962.41 and 435.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.62, 962.41 and 435.67 is: 653.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.62 : 962.41 = 435.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.62/962.41 = 435.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.62x = 962.41 × 435.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.62x = 419,293.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,293.16/641.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.49

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