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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.71, 964.10 and 411.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.71, 964.10 and 411.05 is: 617.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.71 : 964.10 = 411.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.71/964.10 = 411.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.71x = 964.10 × 411.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.71x = 396,293.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,293.31/641.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.56

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