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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.89, 961.80 and 446.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.89, 961.80 and 446.47 is: 668.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.89 : 961.80 = 446.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.89/961.80 = 446.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.89x = 961.80 × 446.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.89x = 429,414.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,414.85/641.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.99

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