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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.12, 963.59 and 411.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.12, 963.59 and 411.18 is: 617.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.12 : 963.59 = 411.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.12/963.59 = 411.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.12x = 963.59 × 411.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.12x = 396,208.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,208.94/642.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.03

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