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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.02, 963.90 and 397.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.02, 963.90 and 397.80 is: 597.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.02 : 963.90 = 397.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.02/963.90 = 397.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.02x = 963.90 × 397.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.02x = 383,439.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,439.42/642.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.24

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