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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.93, 961.94 and 479.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.93, 961.94 and 479.52 is: 718.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.93 : 961.94 = 479.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.93/961.94 = 479.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.93x = 961.94 × 479.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.93x = 461,270.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,270.67/641.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.57

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