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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.80, 962.70 and 544.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.80, 962.70 and 544.60 is: 816.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.80 : 962.70 = 544.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.80/962.70 = 544.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.80x = 962.70 × 544.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.80x = 524,286.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,286.42/641.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.90

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