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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.22, 961.44 and 397.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.22, 961.44 and 397.96 is: 595.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.22 : 961.44 = 397.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.22/961.44 = 397.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.22x = 961.44 × 397.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.22x = 382,614.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,614.66/642.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.77

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