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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.62, 963.47 and 434.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.62, 963.47 and 434.71 is: 652.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.62 : 963.47 = 434.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.62/963.47 = 434.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.62x = 963.47 × 434.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.62x = 418,830.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,830.04/641.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.77

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