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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.84, 962.04 and 459.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.84, 962.04 and 459.58 is: 688.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.84 : 962.04 = 459.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.84/962.04 = 459.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.84x = 962.04 × 459.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.84x = 442,134.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,134.34/641.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.85

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