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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.18, 962.35 and 479.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.18, 962.35 and 479.67 is: 718.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.18 : 962.35 = 479.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.18/962.35 = 479.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.18x = 962.35 × 479.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.18x = 461,610.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,610.42/642.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.82

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