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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.12, 962.36 and 635.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.12, 962.36 and 635.23 is: 952.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.12 : 962.36 = 635.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.12/962.36 = 635.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.12x = 962.36 × 635.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.12x = 611,319.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,319.94/642.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.03

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