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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.64, 960.84 and 424.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.64, 960.84 and 424.56 is: 635.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.64 : 960.84 = 424.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.64/960.84 = 424.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.64x = 960.84 × 424.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.64x = 407,934.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,934.23/641.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.77

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