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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.17, 962.16 and 458.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.17, 962.16 and 458.64 is: 687.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.17 : 962.16 = 458.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.17/962.16 = 458.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.17x = 962.16 × 458.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.17x = 441,285.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,285.06/642.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.18

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