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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.97, 961.07 and 397.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.97, 961.07 and 397.71 is: 595.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.97 : 961.07 = 397.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.97/961.07 = 397.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.97x = 961.07 × 397.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.97x = 382,225.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,225.16/641.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.39

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