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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.88, 962.20 and 397.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.88, 962.20 and 397.66 is: 596.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.88 : 962.20 = 397.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.88/962.20 = 397.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.88x = 962.20 × 397.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.88x = 382,628.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,628.45/641.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.11

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