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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.74, 961.80 and 410.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.74, 961.80 and 410.54 is: 615.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.74 : 961.80 = 410.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.74/961.80 = 410.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.74x = 961.80 × 410.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.74x = 394,857.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,857.37/641.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.29

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