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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.79, 963.09 and 425.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.79, 963.09 and 425.52 is: 638.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.79 : 963.09 = 425.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.79/963.09 = 425.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.79x = 963.09 × 425.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.79x = 409,814.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,814.06/641.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.55

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