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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.97, 962.28 and 435.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.97, 962.28 and 435.87 is: 653.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.97 : 962.28 = 435.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.97/962.28 = 435.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.97x = 962.28 × 435.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.97x = 419,428.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,428.98/641.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.35

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