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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.88, 963.10 and 434.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.88, 963.10 and 434.52 is: 651.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.88 : 963.10 = 434.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.88/963.10 = 434.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.88x = 963.10 × 434.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.88x = 418,486.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,486.21/641.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.97

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