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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.83, 960.85 and 436.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.83, 960.85 and 436.05 is: 652.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.83 : 960.85 = 436.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.83/960.85 = 436.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.83x = 960.85 × 436.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.83x = 418,978.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,978.64/641.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.79

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