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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.10, 962.88 and 436.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.10, 962.88 and 436.78 is: 654.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.10 : 962.88 = 436.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.10/962.88 = 436.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.10x = 962.88 × 436.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.10x = 420,566.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,566.73/642.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.99

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