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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.09, 962.50 and 410.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.09, 962.50 and 410.32 is: 615.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.09 : 962.50 = 410.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.09/962.50 = 410.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.09x = 962.50 × 410.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.09x = 394,933
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,933/642.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.07

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