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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.17, 961.62 and 411.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.17, 961.62 and 411.32 is: 615.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.17 : 961.62 = 411.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.17/961.62 = 411.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.17x = 961.62 × 411.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.17x = 395,533.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,533.54/642.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.93

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