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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.24, 963.70 and 630.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.24, 963.70 and 630.80 is: 946.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.24 : 963.70 = 630.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.24/963.70 = 630.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.24x = 963.70 × 630.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.24x = 607,895.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,895.56/642.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.52

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