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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.10, 964.27 and 609.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.10, 964.27 and 609.25 is: 914.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.10 : 964.27 = 609.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.10/964.27 = 609.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.10x = 964.27 × 609.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.10x = 587,481.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,481.50/642.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.94

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