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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.03, 960.57 and 435.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.03, 960.57 and 435.62 is: 651.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.03 : 960.57 = 435.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.03/960.57 = 435.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.03x = 960.57 × 435.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.03x = 418,438.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,438.70/642.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.74

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