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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.84, 963.34 and 398.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.84, 963.34 and 398.84 is: 598.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.84 : 963.34 = 398.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.84/963.34 = 398.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.84x = 963.34 × 398.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.84x = 384,218.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,218.53/641.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.62

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