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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.12, 962.66 and 398.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.12, 962.66 and 398.16 is: 596.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.12 : 962.66 = 398.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.12/962.66 = 398.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.12x = 962.66 × 398.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.12x = 383,292.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,292.71/642.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.92

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