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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.16, 963.84 and 447.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.16, 963.84 and 447.16 is: 671.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.16 : 963.84 = 447.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.16/963.84 = 447.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.16x = 963.84 × 447.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.16x = 430,990.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,990.69/642.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.16

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