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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.08, 962.40 and 468.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.08, 962.40 and 468.56 is: 702.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.08 : 962.40 = 468.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.08/962.40 = 468.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.08x = 962.40 × 468.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.08x = 450,942.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,942.14/642.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.31

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