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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.84, 958.05 and 636.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.84, 958.05 and 636.44 is: 949.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.84 : 958.05 = 636.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.84/958.05 = 636.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.84x = 958.05 × 636.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.84x = 609,741.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,741.34/641.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.99

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