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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.08, 963.28 and 570.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.08, 963.28 and 570.40 is: 855.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.08 : 963.28 = 570.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.08/963.28 = 570.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.08x = 963.28 × 570.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.08x = 549,454.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,454.91/642.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.74

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