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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.10, 1,446.08 and 641.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.10, 1,446.08 and 641.45 is: 962.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.10 : 1,446.08 = 641.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.10/1,446.08 = 641.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.10x = 1,446.08 × 641.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.10x = 927,577.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,577.58/964.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.12

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