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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642, 964.83 and 382.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642, 964.83 and 382.07 is: 574.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642 : 964.83 = 382.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642/964.83 = 382.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642x = 964.83 × 382.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642x = 368,632.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,632.60/642
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.19

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