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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.88, 963.36 and 411.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.88, 963.36 and 411.21 is: 617.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.88 : 963.36 = 411.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.88/963.36 = 411.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.88x = 963.36 × 411.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.88x = 396,143.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,143.27/641.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.16

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