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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.97, 964.10 and 590.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.97, 964.10 and 590.52 is: 886.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.97 : 964.10 = 590.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.97/964.10 = 590.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.97x = 964.10 × 590.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.97x = 569,320.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,320.33/641.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.83

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