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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.74, 962.22 and 410.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.74, 962.22 and 410.56 is: 615.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.74 : 962.22 = 410.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.74/962.22 = 410.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.74x = 962.22 × 410.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.74x = 395,049.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,049.04/641.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.59

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