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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.94, 962.31 and 435.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.94, 962.31 and 435.84 is: 653.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.94 : 962.31 = 435.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.94/962.31 = 435.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.94x = 962.31 × 435.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.94x = 419,413.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,413.19/641.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.35

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