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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.01, 963.07 and 400.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.01, 963.07 and 400.08 is: 600.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.01 : 963.07 = 400.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.01/963.07 = 400.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.01x = 963.07 × 400.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.01x = 385,305.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,305.05/642.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.15

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