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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.90, 963.14 and 382.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.90, 963.14 and 382.42 is: 573.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.90 : 963.14 = 382.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.90/963.14 = 382.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.90x = 963.14 × 382.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.90x = 368,324.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,324.00/641.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.80

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